TRAIL AROUND MIDDLEBURY
(old TAM Map and Map Guide)
(2008 TAM Map)

Celebrate the 21th anniversary of the Trail Around Middlebury in 2010. The "TAM" as it is known locally, is a major project of the Middlebury Area Land Trust. The TAM, a 16-mile footpath, encircles the village of Middlebury and links several hundred acres of town land, conserved properties, schools, and other local landmarks. The TAM loop is complete with the construction of 2 bridges that span Otter Creek, made possible by generous support from the Arnold family and Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation.

Hiking along the TAM

Designed and constructed for recreational use, it is open year round for area residents and visitors alike. The TAM's continued success is possible because of the generous permission of private landowners whose property it crosses. Please treat the land with care and leave only footprints, take only photos. Call the office with questions, comments, or if any obstructions are found at (802) 388-1007.

Use of the TAM for biking is limited to trails marked in yellow on the TAM map. For current conditions and closing reports for biking on the TAM, ask at either The Bike Center, or The Alpine Shop, in Middlebury.

T3 participants 2006

Rules of the trail:
1. Bring food and water for extended hikes
2. Wear clothing and footwear appropriate for the season and your activity
3. Pack out whatever you pack in
4. Keep dogs under restraint at all times and avoid taking them on cross-country ski trails
5. Wear bright colors if walking along a road
6. Lock your car at the trailhead and keep valuables out of sight
7. Choose a route that is within your ability
8. Let someone know your plans, and then stick to them
9. Use mountain bikes only where specifically permitted
10. Avoid use of the trail when excessively wet

2007 T3

Numerous volunteers maintain and improve the trail donating in excess of $12000 worth of time last year. If interested in joining a maintenance party for a day, please contact the MALT office. We welcome school, community and scout groups as well.

Jono Chapin and Bo Knepp, 2005 T3

2010 TAM TREK
Support the TAM!

Participants at the 2007 Event

Individuals, families or teams of four to six people are encouraged to hike, walk or run one or more of six sections, or bike a loop of the TAM.

Supporting the TAM: Our goal is to raise more than $10,000 towards TAM maintenance costs.
Pledges from family, friends and coworkers can be collected to support the improvement of the TAM. Individuals or team who raise the most money will be eligible for special prizes, including t-shirts with original art by Vermont artist Mike Mayone.

Trek Day, September 26, 2010
Event check-in 9:30am at Marbleworks.

All participants will be eligible for prizes including gift certificates and merchandise from local sponsors and can enjoy free refreshments.

Fees: The event costs $20 for individuals, $40 for families and $75 for teams. After September 21st, registration will increase $5, $10, and $15, respectively.

Registration: Please fill out a brochure, which can be found at the office or online here. Pay by check or online using Google Checkout here.

Questions: Contact MALT at 388-1007 or info@maltvt.org.

Previous Sponsors of the TAM TREK
Major Sponsor
Middlebury Fitness

Event Sponsors
Bread Loaf Corp.
Carrara & Sons
Champlain Valley Equipment
Champlain Valley Orthopedics
Chittenden Bank
Citizens Bank
Coldwell Banker Bill Beck Real Estate
Conley & Foote
Co-operative Insurance
Countryside Carpet & Paint
Courtyard by Marriott
Deppman and Foley, PC
Dwight Assett Management
English, Carrol & Boe, PC
Hannaford Supermarkets
Holden Financial Services
IPJ Real Estate 
LandWorks
Langrock, Sperry, and Wool, LLP
The Lodge at Otter Creek
Marbleworks Pharmacy
Middlebury Inn
Mill Bridge Construction
National Bank of Middlebury
NATIVE Energy
OMYA Industries
Otter Creek Brewing
Phelps Engineering
r.k.MILES
Rouse Tire Sales
South Ridge Village
Timberline Interactive
Vergennes Wine and Beverage
Wells Physical Therapy

In-Kind Sponsors
Addison Independent
Agway Farm and Garden
Alpine Shop
The Bike Center
Champlain Orchards
Commonground Communication
Forth N Goal Sports
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters
Kinney Drugs
Little Pressroom
Marbleworks Partnership 
Middlebury College Snow Bowl
Middlebury Natural Foods Co-op
Middlebury Mountaineer
Mitchell's Tees and Signs
Noonie Deli
Vermont Book Shop
Vermont Soap