The Top 20 Peaks in Vermont
Whether for the view or for the challenge, climbing the mountainous peaks in Vermont is the best way to experience more of this beautiful region. But with 20
to choose from, it can be tough to know which peak to proceed with. That’s why we’ve collected the best peaks and summits in Vermont for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.
to choose from, it can be tough to know which peak to proceed with. That’s why we’ve collected the best peaks and summits in Vermont for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.
Last updated: November 10, 2025
Mount Mansfield Summit
Highlight • Summit
This is one of the finest views in Vermont, if not New England. Well worth a visit for any hiker with experience
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Sunset Ridge Trail
Highlight • Trail
The Sunset Ridge Trail is one of the most scenic trails in Vermont and travels up southwestern side of Mt. Mansfield. This fantastic trail is relatively short and mostly above …
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Stowe Pinnacle Summit
Highlight • Summit
The view from the top of Stowe Pinnacle is a beautiful 360 degrees. In fall, the mountains are a rainbow of color; in summer, it's lush green everywhere. The hike …
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Lookout Rock
Highlight • Viewpoint
Lookout Mountain offers a pretty sweet view down onto Manchester. The short spur trail leading to the summit has some good views itself.
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Mount Tom
Highlight • Summit
Mount Tom stands at 1,357 in Woodstock, Vermont and is part of the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park. From the summit you get fantastic views of the town of Woodstock and …
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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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Mansfield's Lower Lip
Highlight • Viewpoint
Supposedly, the long, exposed ridge line of Mt. Mansfield, the tallest mountain in Vermont, looks like the profile of a man's face. This particular feature is known as Mansfield's Lower …
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Stratton Mountain and fire lookout tower
Highlight • Summit
Stratton Mountain is one of the most iconic peaks on the Long Trail, but not for its height, but rather for its historical significance. It was here in 1909 that …
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Camel's Hump Summit
Highlight • Summit
The summit of the third highest peak in Vermont offers awesome views.
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Burke Mountain Climb
Highlight (Segment) • Climb
This climb is short but brutal, covering around 3.3 miles with an intense average gradient of about 12.2%, hitting pitches over 20% and gaining over 2,000 feet. As you grind …
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Mount Equinox and St. Bruno Scenic Viewing Center
Highlight • Summit
Equinox Mountain is a 3,855-foot summit that offers expansive views of the surrounding area. Skyline Drive tops out at the summit of the mountain along with a singletrack hiking trail.
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