Hike Type: Loop
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Deer Leap Trail
The Deer Leap Trail is a relatively short but rugged hike to the top of a rock outcrop with impressive views of the Coolidge Range and Sherburne Pass. The trail starts on the north side of Rt. 4, at the east end of the Inn at Long Trail parking lot. Note that it is suggested to park across Rt. 4 as there is more space available. Be very cautious crossing the road…
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Maine Junction via AT/LT
The Long Trail (LT) and Appalachian Trail (AT), two long distance hiking trails, overlap in Vermont from Massachusetts for roughly 100 miles. The AT splits off from the LT in Killington at what is known as the Maine Junction. Starting at the AT/LT VT Rt. 4 parking lot, cross US-4 (please note that this is a very busy road). Follow Long Trail North for 1.0 mi towards Willard Gap and Maine Junction with the Appalachian Trail. Continue onto the Appalachian…
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Camel’s Hump View Trail
This lollipop-style loop trail features multiple gorgeous views of Camel’s Hump, which are especially good as the leaves begin to fall in autumn. The trail also features several benches, which offer nice rest spots. From the sign at the parking lot, head out on the main path. Soon you will come to a split where…
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Forest City, Long Trail, and Burrows Trail Loop
This challenging loop to the Camel’s Hump summit is a fun alternative to the popular out-and-back Burrows route. Starting at the Lower/Forest City lot, take Forest City Trail follow an old logging road and cross over Brush Brook, passing an intersection with the Forest City Connector (0.8 mi). Continue on Forest City Trail, climbing gradually for 1.4 mi. to the intersection with Montclair Glen Lodge and the Long Trail (2.2 mi). Turn left/north on the white-blazed Long Trail…
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Maple Ridge and Sunset Ridge Loop
Starting at Underhill State Park follow Park Road Trail until its intersection with the Sunset Ridge Trail and CCC Road Trail (0.9 mi.). Take a right at the intersection to follow CCC Road for 1.1 mi. (2.0 mi.). At the intersection of Maple Ridge and Frost Trail, take a left onto Maple Ridge Trail continuing…
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Long Trail South and Haselton Loop
From Barnes Camp, take the Long Trail South, across the boardwalk, to the road crossing at Route 108 (0.5 mi.) Cross the road to continue on the Long Trail South and begin a continuous climb up Mount Mansfield’s northern ridge. Come to the junction of the Taft Lodge spur trail, Profanity Trail, and Hellbrook Cutoff…
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Halfway House and Sunset Ridge Loop
From Underhill State Park parking area, walk along the Park Road Trail for about one mile. Take a right onto CCC Road for 0.2 mi. (1.1 mi.).Turn left onto Halfway House Trail for 0.9 mi.(2.0 mi.). At intersection with Canyon Trail continue on Halfway House for 0.3 mi. until reaching the Long Trail (2.3 mi.).…
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Laura Cowles and Sunset Ridge Loop
From Underhill State Park follow Park Road Trail for 0.9 mi. until intersection with Sunset Ridge Trail and CCC Road Trail (0.9 mi.). Take a left at the intersection, following Sunset Ridge Trail for 0.1 mi (1.0 mi.). Turn right onto Laura Cowles Trail. Follow Laura Cowles for 1.4 mi. (2.4 mi.) until reaching intersection…
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Frost Trail and Butler Lodge Loop
This is a good moderate day hike or beginning overnight trip. A beautiful but difficult 4.8-mile loop can be made by connecting the Frost, Maple Ridge, Rock Garden, and Butler Lodge Trails. The loop provides a variety of terrain with many amazing views, exciting rock scrambles and caves, interesting birch forests, and of course, Butler…
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Barnes Camp Loop
The Barnes Camp Loop starts on the Long Trail South at the boardwalk on the northern end of the parking lot. Proceed along the boardwalk with wetland views then continue on single track Long Trail North, blazed in white. In 0.3 mi. at intersection with Long Trail South and Picnic Area, turn right toward picnic…