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 is also a part of the Long Trail which runs 272 miles from the Massachusetts border to the Canadian border. The trail travels through a variety of scenic forests with some difficult elevation changes. Once reaching the top Glastenbury Mountain there are beautiful 360 degree views on top of the old fire tower. There are a few shelter options along the hike including the Goddard Shelter which is a popular 2 story overnight shelter. Avoid hiking the trail from April through to May, the wet and sloppy conditions lead to serious trail erosion. A shuttle plan is needed for this hike.