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Mount Philo State Park is a nestled amidst the lush greenery of the Champlain Valley. It features a network of well-maintained walking trails and the most sublime views that stretch to Lake Champlain and the Adirondack Mountains to the west. The Green Mountains can be seen to the east and south.

The view from Camels Hump are just incredible, and particularly magical in the morning!

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.

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

There was, more likely than not, a lone tree growing on this hill at some point — maybe one of the oaks or pines that grow nearby. But whatever tree gave this hill its name is long-since gone, leaving the hill with stunning — if maybe lonely — views over Lake Champlain and the Adirondack Mountains.

A bicycle highlight, even though cycling is forbidden there…

Mount Philo State Park is a nestled amidst the lush greenery of the Champlain Valley. It features a network of well-maintained walking trails and the most sublime views that stretch to Lake Champlain and the Adirondack Mountains to the west. The Green Mountains can be seen to the east and south.

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.