Hiking in the Green Mountain State
Hiking is one of the things that you should do in Vermont. In the Green Mountain State, we choose Breadloaf Wilderness for overnight hiking. Thanks, AMC for the recommendation! We liked your hiking books. – The description was — “The largest of the Wildernesses in the Green Mountain National Forest, Breadloaf takes its name from Breadloaf Mountain, the highest point in the area at 3,835 feet. Within the boundaries you’ll be able to climb Vermont’s Presidential Range: Mounts Wilson, Roosevelt, Cleveland, and Grant.” However, it was not easy to get to the trailhead due to Hurricane Irene. Driving requires lots of detours on dirt roads. The hurricane was long gone, but the damage was still vividly alive in places in Vermont.
Finally, we spent two days at Breadloaf Wilderness. Actually, we camped one more day because we just liked the place so much. The stream near the trailhead was one of the most beautiful spots of the road trip.
This is what one of many roads in Vermont looks like. They washed out badly, bridges were broken, and trees fell down. Hopefully, they restore well.
Picking up fresh vegetables at local farm stand was one of many pleasures of Vermont. You can weigh, price, and may as a self-service. This is the reason why our camping meal were all extraordinary, simple but high quality ingredients.
Ready to go!
Breadloaf Wilderness, Green Mountain of Vermont.
Campfire at Emily Procter Shelter.
Dinner – stir-fried local and organic vegetables with olive oil and salt + pepper
Shelter in the morning.
Scenery of Green Mountain of Vermont. There were only two viewpoints along the Long Trail. But those were worth it!
Scenery from the second point.
Don’t forget to feed yourself while hiking the big mountains! Mmm… pepperoni!
Cooley Glen Shelter. One of the two shelters in the hiking loop.
