Long Trail Part 2 • Route 4 to Route 2

Part 2 of a 3 part series of Red Beards thru hike of the Long Trail. In this video we hike from Rutland to Waterbury Mile 104.5 to 184.4 and go up and over some of the best mountains in Vermont including Camel's Hump.
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[@GeorgiaMakes]

My boyfriend and I are using this video to plan our first LT hike together. Thanks for such a great resource!

[@RedBeard0924]

My pleasure, have a great hike!

[@flaskehrlenmeyer4349]

hey, you can see my house from here! seriously, though. it has been so many years since i've been to the top of camel's hump when it wasn't winter. it's actually easier in winter, because snow smooths it a little and you can sled down nearly a third of the way. back in my youth the LT used to come off of camel's hump onto robbins mountain and you'd resupply in jonesville. this section in this video is probably why i live here today. i am the land steward in the town forest between the footbridge and route 2. thanks for coming through our forest.

[@leabethcampbell381]

I can't thank you enough for filming in real time, without music, and giving us detail you can't find on a map. My last section hike of SHT was AWESOME because I had watched your hike of section, over and over, and knew what to expect.

[@adelkopf]

I love the fact there is no music as well. I always appreciate the work vloggers put in but can't stand all the music and the intros. Red Beard gets right to it no BS.

[@RedBeard0924]

Yeah I always prefer videos without music as well, people often have different tastes in music and the music can’t ruin a video that’s for sure. Really glad my SHT videos were helpful. 👍👍

[@RedBeard0924]

Yeah I always skip peoples little song intros. I never saw the need for them myself.

[@mtadams2009]

Thanks for making this great video. I retired a couple months ago and plan on doing the LT in September. Most of my hiking takes place in the Whites so I am used to no switch backs and the trails being rough. Over the last year I have switched out my gear for lighter Zpacks gear. That has been a game changer for me. Dropping weight has really helped. Again thanks for sharing this.

[@donlittlejr8]

My trail name is AmblinAlong and I think these videos are incredible!! Surprised that you show few shelters. Can't wait for Part 3!!!

[@robertwidger3603]

Glad to see you stayed at "my" shelter. Hope you enjoyed! "WIDG" Green Mountain Club, David Logan Shelter Adopter LT '03

[@RedBeard0924]

Robert Widger we loved your shelter! Great shelters on the Long Trail no doubt. Next time I’m gonna go sobo!

[@robertwidger3603]

My thought for a SOBO was always to start in mid/late September and follow the changing leaves south. Maybe when I retire!

[@MarkFugel]

awesome video Red Beard. I did Camel's Hump when it was pm;u 3 degrees at the bottom. Took my glove off when i hit the top to video....couldn't feel my hand for 20 minutes afterwards Your 360 degree view was magnificent! Thanks for taking us along!

[@marieasselin3658]

😍😍😍😍 cant wait to complete the LT this summer, still have the northern part to hike, from the inn at Long Trail to the northern terminus! 🥰 thank you sooooo much for this LT serie!!

[@IS-xk3iq]

I like your videos because they show you actually hiking, tackling the big rocks and challenging inclines.

[@JD12395]

Hey Redbeard, great videos. You are hiking in my backyard. I live up in the Champlain Islands on Isle LaMotte. If you liked the long trail, you should do yourself a favor and come back in the winter. It is a real treat to hike up Mt. Mansfield in the winter. I usually head up in November around Veterans Day. The leaves are all down and you get much better views. Plus the snow isn’t too deep yet. You can stay overnight at Butler Lodge or the one on the other side of Mansfield.

[@RedBeard0924]

That does sound incredible. I prefer hiking in the winter myself as well when the leaves are gone. I might just have to head back up there soon!

[@lhaviland8602]

I've hiked in this area my whole life since I live here. So weird to see it on KZbin and glad you enjoyed my stomping grounds. I'm definitely spoiled lol :-) PS: You're definitely not alone in being intimidated by the hump. It really does look like the trail goes straight up the cliff.

[@markcummings6856]

Absolutely loved the LT myself. Can’t help noticing the expressions of the “awe” from your associates. As I am a resident of NY and the DACK’S, I would say you must get there tomorrow Will (lol). Many hikes there that are epic as well, guaranteed! Thanks for the amazing video content and production!

[@dusanthemighty741]

This is so awesome to watch, all your content is very inspiring. It actually inspired me to hit a local trail in my country in couple of days! Keep it up! :)

[@RedBeard0924]

Glad to hear my friend! Happy Hiking!

[@carolinadreamer7601]

I enjoyed your video and commentary very much. The rock climbs were unbelievable, so straight up. Amazing views.

[@bretthikez6567]

I'm digging the split off of the AT..good stuff..cant wait for part 3..great series will

[@MrBrainwashed1]

Starting a nobo this coming Friday your videos have pumped up. Vermont is the coolest state. A friend asked me yesterday if I was going to visit Ben & Jerry’s during the hike, my response was “would you go you Paris and not visit the Eiffel Tower. Thanks for the great footage.

[@RedBeard0924]

Well said! It’s nothing special but to have the headquarters in a trail town, we agreed with you must stop! Not to mention Waterbury has some great restaurants!

[@740andrew]

i went south bound on the LT a few years ago. The northern 100 miles is no joke. Tough hiking. I'd like to go back and do it again.

[@gregbrady4752]

I'm scheduled to start the on the LT first week in September...Guess I should get off of the sofa...

[@carolynkid216]

Thanks Red Beard!! Wow...what a 'buster'. I cannot imagine some of those climbs!

[@johnbaranowski429]

Nicely done video. Enjoyable to “hike” along with you guys.

[@stephenhiker9807]

Awesome footage RB. Thanks for taking us along. I hope to do the LT soon

[@robertlinto8195]

Great vid of my home state trail....done this hike a few times.

[@gregjobes9138]

I'm looking to do the LT this summer, mostly all planned out, just waiting. My days were matching up with you exactly, until day 9, but then you pushed a little further and ended up exactly where I intended to stop. Then your next day pretty much matched mine. It's my first time on this long of a hike, so it's nice to know my plans are not unrealistic.

[@88woodbikes]

Great stuff Will. The LT is on my wish list. This vlog is a great recon. source. Thanks

[@kenallen6575]

Hey Will! I was really excited when you said you were making these. I watched some of your AT and PCT videos which inspired me to hike the Long Trail last summer. I had the same experience on Mansfield (crazy win), it was my favorite day though. I'm glad you are enjoying the trail so much. I absolutely had a blast. I thought it was interesting that you guys slept by the Middlebury ski lift. I had thoughts of doing stuff like that but stuck to shelters.

[@LastStarfighterAJ]

Such an awesome video series. I always really enjoy coming along on these trips with you via your videos. Thank you so much for taking the time to produce them!

[@shawnconley5827]

Great hike .It gave some ideas for my next hike thank you

[@kenpote1784]

The peregrine falcon was removed from the endangered species list in 1999 probably because of conservation efforts like the closure of the cliffs you came up on and from the banning of DDT. Great video as always, Red Beard. Carry on.

[@KarenSmith-lz3sx]

Just wonderful...enjoyed every minute!

[@whateveritmaybe6743]

Hey Will, what are your go-to hiking pants? Awesome video series, man! I did 45 miles of the southern section last week between rte 9 and Mad Tom Notch Rd, and I absolutely loved it. You guys lucked out with some great weather for a lot of your summits with views, although I know the Mansfield view was obstructed by bad weather. I will definitely be doing the whole thing in the future. Happy trails!

[@RedBeard0924]

Columbia Silver Ridge convertible pants. I’m trying out the stretch version on my next hike. I like convertible pants so I can switch between shorts and pants without having to carry extra clothing.

[@hanlongemma]

Great video! Getting ready to do the Northville, To Lake Placid (NY) trail (NPT) NOBO for a total of 132 miles with my ZPack Arc Haul for its maiden voyage.

[@martinrye9789]

That was a great section Will and I really enjoyed watching it.

[@justkyle518]

Come to the ADK and do some 46ers!!! Really enjoyed this video. Gotta put the LT on my bucket list.

[@flashmanv3260]

Great video. Have only done a few sections in that area, I loved camel's hump, caught it on a clear day also, was a tougher climb then I was expecting.. ADK is about the same drive for me so I tend to head that way more then North VT, I have a love for the high peaks area, but need to get VT more.

[@apmde]

Your videos are amazing. Well done! I'm planning on hiking it next year. I grew up in Vermont and cannot wait to hike this trail

[@JoyfulRambler]

Loving these videos. I can’t wait for my E2E hike in September. Those rocks and climbs look epic!

[@ericprice7761]

Great video with some great company. I always love how you describe trail conditions and how sections were with a lot of detail, you are like a walking guide book. I may have asked you this before, but looking at the vertical climbs in this trail, what do you do when you are off trail to prepare for that kind of terrain? or for any long hike, for that matter.

[@RedBeard0924]

Thanks for the kind words. Well I also own a farm so that keeps me in shape somewhat but once you have done long distance hikes over 2,000 miles or so your legs are never the same. I can usually jump off the couch and not have issues luckily. I just don’t try and do 20’s for the first few weeks and allow for my legs to get used to it again.

[@guyhays3432]

This was a great view of the LT. I hope to do the first part with my nephew but then go on to do the rest in September. Thank you.

[@here4thamuzic]

I'll tell you what Will, after seeing these videos I will definitely be doing the long trail as my 2nd thru hike. Plan for the AT in 2020. Great job man!

[@740andrew]

Do the LT first! great shakedown hike for the AT

[@adamholbrook2281]

Looks like another great trail to put on the list. Thanks for the videos, looking fwd to part 3

[@robertreed452]

Correction the AT coincides with the Long Trail. Also note originally and interestingly the AT was blazed blue where the 2 trails divide just north of Sherburne Pass.

[@kennybaldridge9710]

As always, great video. Please, keep it up.

[@larryl4881]

Reminds me of the whites like you said. Love me some no cutbacks straight up the mtns!

[@drewwithamericansouthdesig9288]

I need Zpacks to expand and come to Charleston, SC so I can work for you guys.

[@scottdunbar4898]

You guys missed the plane crash just after the summit of Abraham. You'll have to go back now.

[@thegreatexaggerator9077]

Really enjoying your vlogs of the LT! Going myself this summer. Did you see many other hikers outside of your own group? Especially North of the Maine junction? Thank you!

[@tristanewing4957]

Nice trail!

[@sarahsundstrom1425]

Starting July 25 . I have done but in two sections ...on a thru hike of the AT then sobo another year but that was a long time ago . Ur reminding me of how hard it is lol thanks ! Seeing any ticks ?

[@RedBeard0924]

We didn’t see one tick on this hike. I think it was still a bit too cold for them when we were there.

[@sarahsundstrom1425]

Will Wood that's what I figured. We don't have ticks up here or poison ivy but the misquitos r like a horror movie ... seriously

[@adelkopf]

Thanks for including mile markers on the video. How did your knee hold up?

[@RedBeard0924]

Great thank goodness. I was quite worried about it at the start of the hike but we really did manageable miles the entire hike so I think that helped.

[@kirkcallaway4242]

Great video! How was the poison ivy? Take care.

[@RedBeard0924]

I saw some but it was pretty easy to avoid. 👍 I was wearing pants for most of the hike though just in case.

[@markcummings6856]

Did you say second scheduled resupply on the trail. Just for this leg, correct? Thank you very much, enjoyed your video.

[@guyhays3432]

You must be in awesome hiking shape. I enjoy your videos and know that on your 14 mile days I may only do 10 at best. Are you using that Sony that you gave a demo on?

[@RedBeard0924]

Guy Hays I was definitely hurting on this hike. In my opinion the Long Trail is the hardest Trail in the country. Yes I am using the 4k Sony action camera. On this hike I had a lens cover on that decreased the video quality so I no longer use that.

[@guyhays3432]

Following Redbeard My nephew and I did the Long Trail to Stratton and even though it was not as strenuous as the parts farther on it was challenging. I thought that I could go 15 miles a day. I managed 7-8. We did @47 miles from Williamstown MA to the Gondola at Stratton in 5&1/2 days. Not the best way to train for the AT but it opened my eyes. We intend to get another section done soon. It's probably more wilderness than the 100 mile one in Maine from my experience and seeing your videos.. Good privies abound as do shelters.

[@robertwidger3603]

Ah! You have figured out how rough the LT. As for the blow downs, you were there very early in the season. Most of the maintenance is done by volunteers. They will get those sections cleaned up shortly. BTW the "crappy shelters" comment was uncalled for; "WIDG" GMC Volunteer

[@RedBeard0924]

Robert Widger the trail was mostly in incredible shape. The trail maintenance was wonderful. I loved Vermont. I’ve hiked many places, the shelters were wonderful on this hike don’t take it personally but I’m honest and some shelters were more basic, not a bad thing at all. Nothing to be upset about. Cheers✌️

[@robertwidger3603]

Glad your enjoying the trail the videos really bring back memories although I still get out and do a weekend on the LT when I can. Suggestion: Z Paks should get out and do some trail maintenance on whatever trail "floats your boat". I would love to see a video of that. There are a lot of hikers out there who give back to the trails we enjoy as volunteers.

[@soumodeler]

On the shots taken from your trekking pole, what camera were you using and how was it attached? Awesome video and trip.

[@RedBeard0924]

Paul Spilman It was attached with a Stickpic and all my camera info is listed in the video description. 👍

[@henrys3629]

I feel bad for the people who left dislikes. They don't know what's good.

[@RedBeard0924]

You always have haters. You should see some comments that get flagged by KZbin. Ha.

[@dominicnikon6276]

how do you dislike this video it was great

[@kennybaldridge9710]

I’d love to see them ha!

[@josephkeller6594]

When are you going to finish the PCT?

[@RedBeard0924]

joseph keller when I’m 60 I will redo it

[@johntuttle4486]

It's ok that you didn't get to the top of the Horrid Cliffs. IMO, the view from the bottom looking up at them is better. Nice of you to walk on the alpine vegetation at 42:00. You can do better!

[@strathack33]

You're not really complaining that Will walked on the little splotchy grass on that rock hill are you? Because that would be a joke!! I guarantee that grass was brown and probably gone by the end of summer, but you know what, it will grow back in the spring. Just like it has for hundreds of years...Come on man!!! Alpine, lol....barely....

[@FOLLOWINGWALKERSWORLD]

Hello Will, Question? I am considering buying the Sony fdr x3000 that you use & take it on my Nobo JMT hike next month. How many extra batteries would you take? I'm bringing a Suntactics solar charger. I'm waiting to hear from Chad ( sticks blog) when he gets back to see if charger worked for him. Doing same exact trail him & Benny are doing. I will be shooting a lot of video on the Sony & my iphone x. Thanks Tom KZbin.com/c/followingwalkersworld

[@RedBeard0924]

I typically carry 3 and also my anker. Typically though the 3 batteries provides plenty of juice for a 5-7 day hike and then I recharge in town. Honestly I really prefer the 20,000 mah ankers to the solar chargers myself because I am constantly using my phone and cameras. But the solar should work well too especially on the JMT.

[@FOLLOWINGWALKERSWORLD]

Will Wood Thanks. Yes have the 20100 Anker but probably bring the 10000 to make up for the weight difference of the solar charger.

[@LESPAUL44mag]

What mountain range is this?

[@RedBeard0924]

The Green Mountains

[@schnickschnack2090]

amazing vid... ur a fast hiker 🙄

[@guyhays3432]

W

[@lhaviland8602]

"Broadleaf" 🙄

[@LifeProducersofNewJerseyLLC]

Great video, but you need to go off trail to get those views. Otherwise all it is is a trail that someone created. The fun of hiking and camping is to "make it your own" and find spots that no one goes too. No offense but there is no originality in this hike.

[@spaceghost8995]

Uhh he is reporting on The Long Trail. So doing other areas isn't helpful.

[@WhiteAngloSaxon]

Ice cream by communists: Ben n Jerry!