RidgeSyncHiking in Glastenbury & the Southern Greens
The Glastenbury Wilderness is the emptiest country the Long Trail crosses: a full day of walking between road crossings, a fire tower with a 360-degree view, and shelters spaced for real backpacking rather than day trips.
All 13 trails in Glastenbury & the Southern Greens
Sorted by popularity. Every distance and elevation figure below is computed from the trail-snapped route geometry, not estimated from a map.
| Trail | Distance | Gain | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Hill via Appalachian Trail | 4 mi | 1,321 ft | Hard |
| Glastenbury Mountain via Appalachian Trail | 11.7 mi | 1,857 ft | Strenuous |
| Harmon Hill via Appalachian Trail | 7.7 mi | 661 ft | Hard |
| Haystack Mountain Trail | 4 mi | 1,008 ft | Moderate |
| Hagar Hill via Appalachian Trail | 18.4 mi | 1,575 ft | Strenuous |
| Little Pond Mountain via Appalachian Trail | 9.8 mi | 1,094 ft | Hard |
| Sucker Pond via Appalachian Trail | 4.8 mi | 254 ft | Easy |
| Hagar Hill via Little Pond Road | 2.2 mi | 173 ft | Easy |
| Pond & Beaver dam via Appalachian Trail | 7.4 mi | 694 ft | Hard |
| Congdon Shelter Loop via Appalachian Trail | 3.1 mi | 345 ft | Easy |
| Goddard Shelter via Appalachian Trail | 19.4 mi | 2,088 ft | Strenuous |
| Congdon Shelter via Appalachian Trail | 8.1 mi | 1,074 ft | Hard |
| Kid Gore Shelter via Appalachian Trail | 16.6 mi | 1,992 ft | Strenuous |
Frequently asked questions
How many hiking trails are there in Glastenbury & the Southern Greens?
RidgeSync maps 13 hiking routes in Glastenbury & the Southern Greens, totalling about 117 miles with an average of 1,087 ft of elevation gain per hike.
What is the hardest hike in Glastenbury & the Southern Greens?
Goddard Shelter via Appalachian Trail climbs the most, at 2,088 ft of gain over 19.4 miles.
What is the longest hike in Glastenbury & the Southern Greens?
Goddard Shelter via Appalachian Trail is the longest mapped route at 19.4 miles.
When is the best time to hike in Glastenbury & the Southern Greens?
Late June through mid-October is the reliable window, and late September through mid-October is usually the best of it. Green Mountain Club and Vermont Forests, Parks & Recreation ask hikers to stay off trails above 2,500 ft during mud season, roughly mid-April through Memorial Day.