The standout trail in every US state — with mileage, elevation gain, difficulty, season notes, and a live trail map. Pick a state and start planning the next weekend out.
Iconic profile of a Vermont 4,000-footer. 8 mi with about 2,000 ft of elevation gain. This is a challenging hike with real elevation and exposure in places; start early, pack layers, and check current trail conditions before you go.
Vermont's highest summit via open ledges. 6 mi with about 2,550 ft of elevation gain. This is a challenging hike with real elevation and exposure in places; start early, pack layers, and check current trail conditions before you go.
Short hike to a 360 ridge view. 8 mi with about 1,500 ft of elevation gain. Expect a steady workout with some sustained climbing — solid footwear and a couple of liters of water are recommended.
Sunset view of the Adirondacks across Lake Champlain. 8 mi with about 550 ft of elevation gain. Expect a steady workout with some sustained climbing — solid footwear and a couple of liters of water are recommended.
Quiet southern Vermont summit pond. 8 mi with about 1,000 ft of elevation gain. Expect a steady workout with some sustained climbing — solid footwear and a couple of liters of water are recommended.
Iconic alpine summit on the Long Trail spine. 4 mi with about 2,400 ft of elevation gain. This is a challenging hike with real elevation and exposure in places; start early, pack layers, and check current trail conditions before you go.
Vermont's high point with an alpine-tundra summit ridge. 3 mi with about 2,550 ft of elevation gain. Treat this as a full alpine day: pre-dawn start, extra food and water, navigation tools, and a weather check the morning of are non-negotiable.
Lake Champlain overlook with Adirondack panorama. 9 mi with about 550 ft of elevation gain. Expect a steady workout with some sustained climbing — solid footwear and a couple of liters of water are recommended.
Carved-bedrock cascade in the central Greens. 2 mi with about 200 ft of elevation gain. It is a beginner-friendly route that families and casual day hikers can comfortably complete, even in shoulder seasons.
Steep AT/LT climb to Vermont's second-highest summit and a glassed-in lookout. 2 mi with about 2,500 ft of elevation gain. This is a challenging hike with real elevation and exposure in places; start early, pack layers, and check current trail conditions before you go.
