The north half extends from U.S. Route 4, northeast of Rutland, to State Route 17, in the Town of Bristol. The north half has two Districts, with offices in Middlebury and Rochester. There are many landowners within the National Forest Boundary. These include Vermont State lands, utility companies, and timber producers, as well as individual land owners. While much of the private, undeveloped land is open and available for most recreational activities, there are some areas closed to the general public.
Some landowners prohibit certain activities or require permission.
Please respect the rights of these owners while crossing or using their lands. Maps and information on landownership may be obtained from the Forest Service and local town offices. The Forest's scenic beauty along the backbone of Vermont's Green Mountains offers unlimited recreational opportunities any season of the year. There are 512 miles of trails criss-crossing the Forest, including the Appalachian Trail and Long Trail. The Long Trail winds its way along the ridgeline of the main range of the Green Mountains for 264 miles from Massachusetts to the Canadian border.