Two major hiking trails run along the spine of the Green Mountains. The Appalachian Trail and the Long Trail follow the same route from the state's southern border to the Sherburne Pass, where the Appalachian Trail turns east and the Long Trail continues north, following the heights of the Green Mountain range to the Canadian border. Access to these trails can be found along spur trails or where they intersect highways and roads. Shelters are available at intervals along these trails.
Foresters recommend that hikers utilize topographic maps of their route.
Also, marked foot trails and nature trails can be found at many state and federal parks and forest areas. During that time, trails and plant life are especially vulnerable to damage. On mountain tops please take extra care to stay on the trail and avoid walking on fragile alpine vegetation . Fires may be built only at designated areas on public lands. On private lands, you must obtain written permission of the landowner to build a fire between April 1 and November 1.