バーモントの絶景の山頂・トップ20

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 James P. Taylor first imagined a “footpath in the wilderness,” which eventually became the Long Trail. The summit is forested, but a restored fire tower (that you can climb!) offers expansive 360-degree views of southern Vermont and the surrounding peaks. Today, Stratton is also home to a major ski resort, but the Long Trail bypasses the commercial slopes, staying on a quieter, wooded path. A nearby shelter, Stratton Pond Shelter, provides a peaceful overnight spot, just a short hike from the summit. This is a pretty built-up shelter (especially in comparison to the more common, simple three-sided lean-tos) so it's worth checking out even if you're not spending the night.

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.

Lookout Mountain offers a pretty sweet view down onto Manchester. The short spur trail leading to the summit has some good views itself.

Hiking Vermont Trails above 2500 feet is strongly discouraged until Memorial Day weekend because of erosionall damage Contact the Green Mountain Club at 802-244-7037 or email gmc@greenmountainclub.org or their website greenmountainclub.org

A bicycle highlight, even though cycling is forbidden there…

The top of Stratton Mountain supports a fire lookout tower that is on the National Register of Historic Places. As you might imagine, the views from up here are great.

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.

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 the surrounding area. It is a popular destination for hikers and runners in the summer and snowshoers in the winter. This is a great place to sip some water, eat a snack, and take in the views, which are especially amazing in the fall when the leaves are changing from green to vibrant hues of yellow, orange, and red.