The 2,185 miles of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail spans over fourteen states from Maine to Georgia. From the Connecticut River to the Green Mountains, Vermont offers 150 miles of the Appalachian Trail. This section of the trail begins on Joe Ranger Road and hikes through rugged countryside with scenic woodlands and overgrown farmlands. The trail has a moderate elevation change along a graded dirt trail. After 2 miles into the hike the trail passes Thistle Hills Shelter which is used for multi day/thru hikers. Avoid hiking the trails from April through to May, the wet sloppy conditions leads to serious trail erosion.