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

2011 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 designed by Middlebury College student Colleen Carroll.

Trek Day, September 25, 2011
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: Form as .pdf available here. Pay by check or online using Google Checkout here.

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

2011 Sponsors of the TAM TREK

MAJOR SPONSOR:
Woodchuck Hard Cider

Addison Independent
Agway Farm & Garden
American Flatbread
Bike Center
Carrara & Sons
Champlain Orchards
Champlain Valley Equipment
Champlain Valley Orthopedics
Coldwell Banker Bill Beck Real Estate
Conley & Foote
Co-Operative Insurance
Courtyard by Marriott
Danforth Pewterer
Deppman & Foley
Forth ‘N Goal Sports
Fraga & Lilja CPAs
Good Point Recycling
Green Mountain Coffee
Green Peppers
Hannaford Supermarkets
Key Bank
Landslide, Inc.
LandWorks
Little Pressroom
Lodge at Otter Creek
Marbleworks Parnership
Middlebury Natural Foods Co-op
National Bank of Middlebury
Neuse, Duprey & Putnam
Noonie’s Deli
OMYA
Otter Creek Brewing Company
People’s United Bank
Phelps Engineering
r.k. Miles
Ramunto’s Pizza
Vermont Book Shop
Vermont Soap Works