Just wondering-
Was the Long Trail always blazed with white blazes, or did it ever have diamond markers, like the AT?
Kineo Kid
White blazes - The Long Trail - Vermont
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#2
I’m not sure, the GMC ought to be able to answer that question. I remember red and white blazes on the trail from hiking when I was a kid - but I thought those were old AT blazes…
tumblina
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#3
Didnt the Dartmouth outdoor clunb use weird markings on the tr trail? I seem to remember either seeing or reading or both.
stryker
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#4
Do not know how the LT was marked, do know how it is though (compared to the white blazed AT). Thru-hiked the LT this past fall, AT in 05.
On the portion of the trail that does not coincide with the AT, there is a lack of double blazed markings at intersections and such (letting you know to heep your eyes open for changes in the trail’s direction). Not that it needs to be but, other then that it is just like the AT in most cases.
There are other markings besides the typical white blazes.
Also, when the LT separates from the AT north bound, there is a noticable difference in the human impact on the trail. It is a “less used” trail (of course).
peace, WB
Wilderness Bob
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#5
dunno but I concur. This Sept 08 end to end hiked the LT. Much less blazing and human impact than southern part that coincides with the AT.
I’m curious as to the answer since the LT was first, then came the AT.
FedEx
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#7
The LT is marked by 2x6 inch white blazes. Double blazes sometimes cover important turns. Most side trails are blazed in blue. Blazes do fade so pay attention at intersections! If you do not see a blaze ahead and are confused, turn around and hike back to the last blaaze in view and start over.
rambler
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#8
just follow those blue blazes up to the motel porch, don’t mind Mother, she’s just tired…
norman bates