The Top 13 Attractions in Rutland County
There are plenty of places to see and visit in Rutland County. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Rutland County is a region where 13
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: October 31, 2025
Killington Peak Summit
Highlight • Summit
The last push up Killington Peak is rocky but not technical. Your reward is panoramic views of not just the Green Mountains but the White Mountains and Adirondacks, too.
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Deer Leap Overlook
Highlight • Viewpoint
This is a great family-friendly spot, and only one mile from the parking lot via trail. A knob of smooth Vermont bedrock rises over Route 4, granting panoramic views south …
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Sherburne Pass Trailhead
Highlight • Trail
This trailhead serves two popular hikes, Pico Peak and Deer Leap Rock, and gets crowded quickly. Starting early is a good idea if you want to be sure of getting a parking spot.
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Little Rock Pond
Highlight • Lake
This little brook is stocked with trout. You'll find lots of day hikers here, along with casual backpackers and thru-hikers on the Appalachian Trial and the overlapping Long Trail. There …
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Pico Peak
Highlight • Summit
This is a forested peak dotted with manmade artifacts like ski lifts and a cell phone tower, but you can still catch some very pretty views through gaps in the trees.
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Gifford Woods State Park
Highlight • Forest
Gifford Woods State Park is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and Appalachian Trail through-hikers. The park has a wooded picnic area, two camping loops with water and restrooms, and …
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Thundering Brook Falls
Highlight • Waterfall
A wooden observation platform leads you right up to the falls. The rocky cascade tumbles from Kent Brook above and follows the trail down the ravine to the Ottauquechee River.
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Pine Hill Park
Highlight • MTB Park
Spanning 325 acres, this haven boasts 17 miles (ca. 27 km) of top-notch single-track trails. Ideal for mountain biking, and other outdoor sports in central Vermont. Explore old logging roads amid stunning forests and scenic vistas.
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Forest Dale
Highlight • Settlement
Forest Dale is a small community with a church, post office, and historic early-1800s ironworks, the ruins of which can be found on the northeast side of town. The Junction …
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Gorham Covered Bridge
Highlight • Bridge
Gorham Covered Bridge is a lattice truss bridge that spans Otter Creek and was constructed in 1841 and was later listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.
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