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Top trails in Vermont (5)

Camel's Hump SP
Hard
Camel's Hump – Burrows Trail

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.

Distance:
4.8 mi
Gain:
2,000 ft
Type:
Out & Back
Underhill SP
Hard
Mt Mansfield – Sunset Ridge

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.

Distance:
6.6 mi
Gain:
2,550 ft
Type:
Out & Back
Stowe
Moderate
Stowe Pinnacle

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.

Distance:
2.8 mi
Gain:
1,500 ft
Type:
Out & Back
Mount Philo SP
Moderate
Mount Philo

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.

Distance:
1.8 mi
Gain:
550 ft
Type:
Loop
Wilmington
Moderate
Haystack Mountain

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.

Distance:
4.8 mi
Gain:
1,000 ft
Type:
Out & Back