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The Long Trail, the oldest long-distance hiking trail in the United States, begins at the Massachusetts–Vermont border near Williamstown, MA. This southern terminus is marked by a large wooden sign and lies at the junction where the Appalachian Trail (AT) continues and the Long Trail (LT) begins. The first 105 miles of the LT coincide with the AT before the two trails split at Maine Junction near Killington, VT. There are two primary approaches to reach the southern terminus: Via the Appalachian Trail from North Adams, MA: This route is approximately 3.8 miles and begins at Route 2 in North Adams, or via the Pine Cobble Trail from Williamstown, MA: This 3.3-mile trail starts at Pine Cobble Road in Williamstown and offers a scenic ascent to the LT's starting point. Both approaches take hikers to the VT/MA border, where the Long Trail officially begins its 272-mile journey northward through Vermont's Green Mountains to the Canadian border.

Equinox Mountain is a 3,855-foot summit that offers expansive views of the surrounding area. Skyline Drive tops out at the summit of the mountain along with a singletrack hiking trail.

Equinox Pond is a small reservoir tucked in the trees in Green Mountains National Forest. The path around the pond is marked with white blazes and offers access to the edge of the water.

Lookout Mountain offers a pretty sweet view down onto Manchester. The short spur trail leading to the summit has some good views itself.

This is a stunning covered bridge. It is also known as the East Arlington Covered Bridge. It was built in 1870 and spans over the Roaring Branch of the Batten Kill on Sunderland Hill Road in the town of Sunderland, Vermont. There is a sign on the bridge that states you will get fined $1 if you drive over the bridge faster than a walking man.

The Silk Covered Bridge, part of Silk Road, spans the Walloomsac River connecting Bennington and North Bennington, Vermont. Constructed in 1840, this Town lattice truss bridge is one of three in the vicinity. Its historical significance led to its inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.

This is a stunning covered bridge. It is also known as the East Arlington Covered Bridge. It was built in 1870 and spans over the Roaring Branch of the Batten Kill on Sunderland Hill Road in the town of Sunderland, Vermont. There is a sign on the bridge that states you will get fined $1 if you drive over the bridge faster than a walking man.

Heads up: Although this trail and its ultimate destination are both beautiful, you'll often have to cross washouts and non-bridged streams along the way. Wet feet may ensue. If you don't want to pack a second set of footwear for possible water crossings, you should at least wear non-cotton socks to help reduce chafing and cold feet.