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Stratton Pond Trail
From the parking lot, head north on the gently rolling Stratton Pond Trail. At approximately 1 mile from the parking lot the Catamount Trail joins the same route. Follow the trail for approximately 2.5 more miles until an intersection with the Lye Brook Falls Trail on the left. Continue straight/right to stay on the Stratton…
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Sunset Ledge from Lincoln Gap
This short, popular hike leads to open ledges with views west to Lake Champlain and the Adirondacks. From the parking lot, follow the white-blazed Long Trail South for 1.1 miles until reaching the lookout, Sunset Ledge. To return, follow the Long Trail back north to the parking area (2.2 mi). While this trail is short, be prepared for some rugged terrain as you ascend…
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Staff Favorite
Sunset Ridge to Mansfield Summit (the Chin)
One of the busiest trails in the state, the Sunset Ridge Trail is a moderately difficult, very scenic pathway to the summit. This is the easiest route to the summit from the western side, and the recommended route down the mountain to complete a loop with Laura Cowles, Halfway House, or Maple Ridge trails. From…
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Thundering Falls Boardwalk
From the River Road parking area follow a 900 foot long, 3-5 foot-wide, boardwalk, and stone dust path. This trail goes along a portion of the Appalachian Trail (AT) to Thundering Falls. The boardwalk crosses over the Ottauquechee River and through the open Ottauquechee River floodplain. The trail then ascends to a viewing platform overlooking…
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Staff Favorite
Thundering Falls to Kent Pond
This hike follows the Appalachian Trail over the Thundering Falls Boardwalk, past the impressive Thundering Falls. Continue past the waterfall over moderate terrain to the edge of Kent Pond. Follow the trail as along the edge of the pond, ending at Rt. 100 (2.4 mi). Return on the Appalachian Trail to River Rd. Thundering Falls…
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Toll Road
The Stowe Auto Toll Road ascends from the Toll House on Route 108. The 150-year-old Toll Road zigs and zags 4.5 miles on an unpaved road up to the Mount Mansfield Summit Station Visitor Center at 3,850’. A drive up the toll road is paid, and all proceeds go to Stowe Mountain Resort. For prices…
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Winooski Footbridge
This 224-foot Long Trail suspension bridge, built and maintained by the Green Mountain Club, is accessible from Duxbury Road on the south side of the Winooski River. The bridge is wheelchair accessible from the south side, on Duxbury Road, but there is no parking permitted here. Park about 1.0 mi east on Honey Hollow Road and carefully…
Search results come from a curated selection of all GMC-managed trails. GMC manages the Long Trail, its 88 side trails, the entire Appalachian Trail in VT, and 30+ miles of trail in the Northeast Kingdom. Additionally, there are hundreds more hiking trails in the state, in state parks, state forests, town forests, and on private land. Those can be found on TrailFinder, which works directly with land managers to ensure accurate information.
Don’t Forget Your Map
Paper maps make great hiking companions. Cell service is limited and batteries can die. Purchase a guidebook, Long Trail Map or area-specific hiking map produced by the Green Mountain Club, so you know you have the most accurate and up-to-date information in your pocket.
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