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 Northern Frontier Section2026 Summer - Fall Newsletter + Calendar of EventsAbout GMC Northern Frontier The Northern Frontier Section of the Green Mountain Club maintains the northernmost section of the Long Trail, from Hazen's Notch (Route 58) north to Journey's End at the Canadian border. The Northern Frontier section is the most remote part of the LT and includes some of it's most challenging terrain. The members of the Northern Frontier section maintain 18.7 miles of trail and five shelters (from south to north): Hazen's Notch Camp (2,040 ft.), Atlas Valley Shelter (2,220 ft.), Jay Camp (2,205 ft.), Laura Woodward Shelter (2,800 ft.), Shooting Star Shelter (2,260 ft.) and Journey's End Camp (1,550 ft.). |
 The Northern Frontier Section includes (from south to north) Hazen's Notch (1,780 ft.), Bruce Peak (2,900 ft.), Our section includes Jay Peak, Vermont's 8th highest mountain, Big Jay, Vermont's 12th highest mountain, and Laura Woodward Shelter, the highest overnight shelter on the Long Trail north of the Lamoille River. |
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Officers / Volunteers as of June 17, 2026
Join the Club* Become a member of the Green Mountain Club and help the GMC maintain and protect the Long Trail, America's oldest long distance hiking trail. * Help the Green Mountain Club in its mission as steward of the Long Trail by becoming a member of the GMC. * Give something back to the Long Trail by helping the Northern Frontier Section maintain the trails and shelters of the Long Trail system from Hazen's Notch north to Journey's End. * Join other outdoor enthusiasts on hiking, paddling, snowshoeing and skiing trips. * Join the GMC Northern Frontier Section today ! Membership Dues are as follows: Individual $ 45 Please make check payable to Green Mountain Club and mail to Waterbury Center headquarters address below. Green Mountain Club Copyright © 2000 - 2026 Green Mountain Club - Northern Frontier Section |