Visitor Maps and Guides
GPS or a cell phone may not be reliable once you’re in the forest. Signal is undependable in much of the Green Mountain and Finger Lakes National Forests and battery power can drain quickly. It is important to carry and know how to use a map and compass when visiting. It is also important to “Plan Ahead and Prepare” by reviewing maps of your destination before heading out.
There are several maps available online and in print, many of which are free to use.
Free Digital Maps
Forest Service Digital Maps
Looking for a map to help plan your trip to a national forest or grassland? Click the link below to access free downloadable maps.
Forest Visitor Map
Forest Visitor maps are forest-specific maps that provide forest-wide information on attractions, facilities, services, and opportunities. They are professionally printed with tear and water-resistant paper. Available for purchase in print and digital.
Interactive Visitor Map
We have released the next-generation Interactive Forest Visitor Map! Map 2.0 provides the public with an online and mobile view of Forest Service roads, trails, recreation sites, wilderness areas, and wild and scenic rivers.
Both the Green Mountain and Finger Lakes National Forests are mapped to show National Forest system roads and trails. Designation of a road or trail should not be interpreted as encouraging or inviting use. The roads or trails may not be passable, actively maintained or safe to travel. Seasonal weather conditions and natural events may render many of these routes impassable for extended periods. Others are passable only by high-clearance vehicles. Be aware that many of these roads also cross private land.
These maps are available only online.
Each of these maps are formatted to print out at 34 inches by 44 inches. Please contact our offices if you have any questions.
FSTopo is the official topographic map series used to chart the lands of the Green Mountain and Finger Lakes National Forests, as well as all other U.S. Forest Service managed lands.
Manchester District Hiking Guide — 20 “day hikes” on the Manchester Ranger District
Middlebury/Rochester Hiking Guide — 15 “day hikes” on the Middlebury/Rochester Ranger District
Appalachian Trail Map—An interactive general use map of the entire Appalachian National Scenic Trail
North Country Trail Map—An interactive general use map of the entire North Country National Scenic Trail
Finger Lakes Trail Map—An interactive general use map of the entire Finger Lakes Trail
Maps Available for Purchase
Avenza Mobile Maps
Find free and for purchase visitor maps and georeferenced PDFs through the Avenza mobile application.
Green Mountain and Finger Lakes National Forests Visitor Maps
Hard copy, water-resistant, and large-scale Green Mountain and Finger Lakes National Forests Visitor Maps are available for purchase online through the USGS. The maps are comprehensive and larger in scale (1/2 inch = 1 mile.)
Green Mountain National Forest Map at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Store
Other Forest Maps for Purchase from Partner Organizations
National Geographic Green Mountain National Forest Trail Map (North)
National Geographic Green Mountain National Forest Trail Map (South)