Region: Southern Vermont
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Bromley Mountain
From the Long Trail/Appalachian trail parking lot, follow white-blazed LT/AT north for 2.0 mi., crossing Bromley Brook and passing Bromley Shelter. Continue for another 1.0 mi until making it to Bromley Mountain summit at 3,260’ (3.0 mi). An observation tower sits on the summit and offers sweeping views of Killington, Okemo, Stratton, and Glastenbury mountains,…
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Baker Peak > Griffith Lake Loop
Starting at USFS-58 follow Griffith Lake Trail, an old carriage road, for 2.2 mi. Follow the blue blazes as the trail gradually descends to the spring-fed Griffith Lake. Take a left onto Long Trail/Appalachian Trail north, passing intersections with the Old Job Trail and the Lake Trail (2.3 mi.) and continue following white blazes to…
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Baker Peak via Lake Trail and Baker Peak Trail
From the trailhead follow the Lake Trail with blue blazes for 1.9 mi. At the first intersection turn left off of Lake Trail onto Baker Peak Trail and continue for 0.9 mi (2.8 mi). At intersection with the Long Trail/Appalachian Trail turn left to head north and follow white blazes. There is a viewpoint just…
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Baker Peak via Griffith Lake Trail and Long Trail
Starting at USFS-58 follow Griffith Lake Trail, an old carriage road, for 2.2 mi. Follow the blue blazes as the trail gradually descends to the spring-fed Griffith Lake. Take a left onto Long Trail/Appalachian Trail north, passing intersections with the Old Job Trail and the Lake Trail (2.3 mi.) and continue following white blazes to…
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Branch Pond
From the west side of the Branch Pond parking lot, follow the boat launch trail 0.25 mi downhill to Branch Pond. The boat launch is small but offers a lovely view of the pond, as well as the chance to take a dip. A fun option with kids, kayaks, or both! Fishing is allowed with…
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Bald Mountain Trail (Bennington)
The west trailhead of the Bald Mountain Trail starts in Bennington. There is a good overlook at White Rocks (2.6 mi.) then an intersection with the West Ridge Trail at 4.0 mi., just south of the Bald Mountain Summit (this is the version shown on the map below). Return the way you came (8.0 mi.).…
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Harmon Hill via Long Trail South
From the large parking lot on Route 9, carefully cross the road to continue on the Long Trail/Appalachian Trail South. Climb steeply up a stone staircase, which has been restored by the Long Trail Patrol crew in recent years. After 0.6 mi., the ascent becomes more gradual before cresting Harmon Hill (1.8 mi.). This hill is maintained as early successional…
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Section Hike: Southern Terminus to Route 9
This two or three-day, one-to-two-night itinerary is a great way to get some southern Long Trail miles. Choose either the Pine Cobble Approach Trail or the Appalachian Trail to reach the Southern Terminus. You’ll have around 4,000 feet of elevation gain over 17-18 miles, along with a steep descent down to Route 9. It can…