Long Trail Part 3 • Route 2 to Northern Terminus

Part 3 of a 3 part series of Red Beards thru hike of the Long Trail. In this video we hike from Waterbury to the Northern Terminus Mile 184.4 to 270.6 and go up and over some of the best mountains in Vermont including Mt Mansfield and Jay Peak.
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[@meadowlarkphoto]

Just wanted to thank you for making these family friendly videos. My husband I thru-hiked the LT in 2001 and we wanted to give our three kids a taste of the trail we experienced. We enjoyed revisiting the trail through this 3 part video series and it definitely jogged our memory. And it was neat to see some new bridges since we were on the trail. Thanks for sharing.

[@lisaray6493]

Love these videos. Thanks for the hard work. You young bucks are in good shape. It gives me added respect for Shug and the Maple King for tackling that trail....wow.

[@gdrivencams]

I stumbled across your AT videos a few years back and they really got me interested in hiking. Great job on the Long Trail. Keep up the good work.

[@Mike_Eaton]

So awesome!!! Thanks so much for putting together your content especially this hike…I’ll be doing this one so it’s great to see all the sections and shelters! Thanks man keep crushing it 🤙🏻⛰🥾

[@stephenhiker9807]

the footage was incredible RB. Inspiring for sure.

[@Roger-ny9xr]

Great 3 part series. Thanks for taking us along on what looked like an awesome journey. The trail and the mountain top views were beautiful. So many of the shelters look like they put the ones on the AT away.

[@RedBeard0924]

There were some great shelters on this hike no doubt. Beautiful Trail!

[@pablo19136]

Sitting here in lockdown and loving this . Thanks for sharing I would love to do this.

[@anthonypayne2526]

Just watched all 3 in a row. GREAT videos! Love it. Working up to this one soon.

[@carolinadreamer7601]

Very cool video. Congratulations on completing the LT. The trail was so rugged and the views were breathtaking! I followed you on the AT and that started me following thru hikers. Thanks for sharing this adventure, I enjoy you style of filming and your commentary. What's next Will?

[@RedBeard0924]

Really glad you have enjoyed my videos. Up next we are heading to Utah to hike the Uinita Highline Trail. Most of the 100 mile long hike is over 10,000’ and we will be working on a documentary for this hike. I will be doing my normal video as well.

[@chriskramer5297]

this channel is so friggin good man...wish I was in ur shape lol but thanks for taking us on ur journey

[@reneemccammon1935]

I love your videos and the information you put into them. Thank you thank you

[@henrys3629]

Wish I had time and friends to hike with. Love this.

[@RedBeard0924]

Most of my friends hate backpacking too. Ha. Just hit the trail and you will make new ones. The time, that’s another challenge. 😉

[@JaredHikes]

Amazing! Loved the entire trip. 🤠🖖

[@kenwbrenner]

Hi Will. Just finished watching this series for the 3rd time. I am section-hiking the AT, and these inspire me to also finish the Long Trail! Thanks for making this series, I always enjoy watching it. God Bless

[@themcbobgorge]

I can't believe your friends were sleeping at 4pm- makes me feel bad for stumbling into Corliss camp at 7 and waking everyone up haha. Great videos, it's cool to watch somebody who was out at the same time.

[@RedBeard0924]

I’m all for waking them up!! It was a great time to hike the Long Trail. 👍

[@spaceghost8995]

Damn, starting to get cold feet about my upcoming Long Trail hike! That last hundred looks brutal.

[@danielkutcher5704]

It's the best part. I section hiked it 25 years ago. Heading out to thruhike it next month.

[@dannywhitlock8309]

Hi,Will 👍🏻👍🏻 Awesome epic 3 part hiking series of the LT, amazing scenery and some wild vertical rock climbing. I can’t wait to see more of your hiking adventures 👍🏻Thanks for sharing, enjoy and have a Blessed Sunday !!! Danny

[@88woodbikes]

Great job videoing under tough conditions. Best LT video log I’ve seen. Thanks

[@mdmale1]

Hey Will Glad to see you making videos again I've been a fan for yours and learned a lot. This long trail hike looked like a back breaker was it as tough as it looked?

[@lucysomers8334]

I love your videos! Such good energy. Just found your channel and I have recently gotten into hiking sections of the long trail. I am a student from VT right now but hopefully I'll hike longer trails in the future! Also, I agree that people should keep their dogs on a leash it is inconsiderate on the trails oh my goodness

[@71Sworks]

ARE YOU KIDDING ME????? With that view outta that shelter?!?!?! That would be the very reason why hikers hike!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AWESOME!

[@2690Aschill]

Really really great series, thanks for taking us along

[@chrisburnett7646]

This is a much better view of the LT..thank you for the video of it...definitely looks like an awesome hike to do!

[@Hvn1957]

I grew up in the Northeast Kingdom, just to the east of Jay. Those sections are where I started hiking when I was about ten, fifty years ago. Belvedere is my favorite fire tower anywhere on the LT/AT 🙂. When it’s windy it almost feels like you’re flying.

[@newdisc]

Congrats on finishing the Long trail! Thanks for taking us along....

[@flashmanv3260]

Great set of videos on the LT hike. Have mainly done sections in southern VT other then camel's hump. You did a good job showing how the trail changes as you move north.

[@atmako1]

Will,another epic hike and video...thanks for sharing ...love Matt's howl,that would be me...looking forward to that jacket review,like I need another jacket..lol..take care

[@davidw.schuetz3546]

Thanks for the link. Just finishing up your video of your LT hike. Bummer you didn't get the views from Mansfield and Jay due to weather but man, the other views kind of make up for it. Going North to south from Journeys End to Mansfield in August. Going with Zpacks for my big 3 and more. This vid got me thinking more carefully about my prep seeing how hard it is in the northern sections. Thanks for making the vid.

[@lundiboy8]

Congrats. Great job as always. Always a motivating video to get out there and enjoy what you love doing.

[@KarenSmith-lz3sx]

That was so wonderful! Thanks! I will enjoy it again this week end.

[@MTBIKEXC]

Ha! What a great final picture! Good stuff.

[@petersherman2552]

The sign posts are beautiful (as is the trail) . That might sound weird, but it would have been much easier and cheaper to crank out some strips of lettered metal. But someone has taken the trouble to craft natural looking pleasing wood signposts. Some one who loves that trail.

[@jerrymcsendy]

haha up in the Northeast dogs are usually off-leash on hiking trails. I feel most hikers up here are cool with it, usually people who let their dogs off know their dogs will do no harm. Your videos are great bro, inspires me to do more thru hiking!

[@kennybaldridge9710]

Thank you!

[@jacobice2011]

That’s was great Will.. i really appreciate your time spent documenting. What’s an awesome trail. How much weight did you lose?

[@jimp9011]

I would liked to have seen more video time spent on your gear (e.g., Zpacks stuff, cooking and water filtration).

[@strathack33]

lol, check his web site or a multitude of many others.

[@BackpackingStealth]

how much water did you normally cary/fill up at sources? And, do all the shelters have a nearby reliable source? any ticks? and what degree sleeping bag? awesome video series

[@adelkopf]

Much more rugged terrain as you go north but the summits are worth the effort.

[@michaelnejdl8245]

Vermont doesn't have a leash law. Some counties and towns in VT may have, but its not consistent through out the state.

[@debvoltolina6143]

My guess is the dogs are bear dogs. The let them run in the summer to train for bear hunting

[@richardbarrett2625]

awesome 🙌

[@linhovenden]

Awesome! Ty!

[@richardmcquade4219]

I will be up there next month were you hanging your food at night? Great vid, ty

[@davidw.schuetz3546]

It looks like you have your camera mounted on your trekking pole. How did you do that?

[@RedBeard0924]

David Schuetz check out thestickpic.com that should help

[@kevinbungles]

Awesome

[@liquidfett]

Do you plane on climbing Mt. Whitney one day??

[@jacstrow8]

What Trekking poles are you using? Black Diamond? I thought you didn't like their "Customer Service" and stuff?

[@sarahsundstrom1425]

Woohoo ! Nicely done .now my turn :) she is a beast and I must b nuts to do it again .

[@johntuttle4486]

Yeah, GMC does a lot of trail work, but they are also responsible for cutting trees on the summits to "improve" the view. Erosion then sets in and bingo, open rock. They deny this, of course.

[@strathack33]

Wow! It is hard to believe that tree cutting is responsible for all of that "open rock" on the Long Trail. And those rascally GMC guys removed all of the stumps also. Again WOW, and who knew!! Thank you!!!

[@erikgiggey4783]

Will, from your recollection, northern VT vs southern maine in difficulty, which do you think is tougher? im going to be attempting the long trail in aug or sept and this looks a lot like southern maine hiking, what are your thoughts?

[@RedBeard0924]

They are very similar but I would say parts of northern Vermont were tougher. But really very similar. I think it would be tough to tell a difference. We had issues with down trees, by aug or sep you should be good to go.

[@erikgiggey4783]

thanks for the feedback i appreciate it.

[@leabethcampbell381]

Can you please steer me towards any info that explains miles hiked/walked vs. actual miles listed on trail maps? Seems like it's measured differently. My mileage on maps is half of what my actual miles appears as activity on iphone.#rookie #stillhikingitall

[@RedBeard0924]

Trail maps are often not completely accurate. I really just recommend using Guthook Apps for the more famous long distance trails. The mileage is extremely accurate often times more so than maps and other guide books. Also many step counters are not completely accurate. It’s always fun to compare Guthook actual mileage vs what my phone or watch registers. Hope this helps.

[@OutsideWatch]

What’s up Will? This is an awesome video, especially loved your awesome commentary! This is why we think it would make a great addition to our video of the month contest! Just upload it to campfire.outsidetv.com/home and you could have the chance to win a kayak, cooler, and be featured on Outside TV! See you on Campfire!

[@gregkis]

What kind of shades are they?

[@RedBeard0924]

Native Linville

[@gregkis]

Will Wood thanks 👍

[@JustforFun-ki6fk]

Keep your dog on a leash !. Lmfao! You must not have a dog!

[@sarahsundstrom1425]

Mr big Mr bigger my dogs r free always but I live in Alaska. I would hate to leash them . My pace is definitely not my fun for them

[@mtadams2009]

I alway let my dogs run free when I hike or pack back. My dogs are in a leash enough as it is. My dogs are very well behaved and love the woods. I was going to take them in the LT but decided on only taking them in the first 100 miles. It looks a little to rough after Rutland.