Vermont Hiking and Backpacking Trips

Long Trail (Section 11): VT 15 to Tillotson Camp

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Ranging 23-miles through northern Vermont, this Long Trail section continues through rugged terrain and rewards thru-hikers with sweeping views of the Green Mountain range.

Burlington, VT: Camels Hump Loop

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This loop lumps a lot into 4.9 miles: big climbs (2,200 feet), panoramic views (from New York to New Hampshire), and alpine plants rarely found in the Northeast.

Middlebury, VT: Mount Wilson Loop

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On the way up to three Green Mountain summits, this strenuous 12.4 mile loop scampers along ridgelines and rewards with expansive views of Lake Champlain.

Burlington, VT: Mount Philo

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Just outside Burlington, the summit of Mount Philo offers sweeping views of Lake Champlain along with Adirondack and Green Mountain peaks.

Middlebury, VT: Mount Wilson Loop

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On the way up to three Green Mountain summits, this strenuous 12.4 mile loop scampers along ridgelines and rewards with expansive views of Lake Champlain.

Burlington, VT: Camels Hump Loop

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This loop lumps a lot into 4.9 miles: big climbs (2,200 feet), panoramic views (from New York to New Hampshire), and alpine plants rarely found in the Northeast.

Biking 9/16/2009 Ticonderoga, NY to Sharon, VT

80 miles today. Cool, cloudy day on verge of rain. Very rough, narrow roads-no shoulder. Needed to be very alert to traffic.

Bennington, VT: Petersburg Pass

This three-state Berkshires loop rolls south of Bennington to Williamstown, MA and heads into New York via a 4-mile climb over Petersburg Pass.

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cross-country road trip involving lots of hiking and camping. vermont to ... ?

Biking 9/16/2009 Ticonderoga, NY to Sharon, VT

80 miles today. Cool, cloudy day on verge of rain. Very rough, narrow roads-no shoulder. Needed to be very alert to traffic.

going west

cross-country road trip involving lots of hiking and camping. vermont to ... ?

Bennington, VT: Petersburg Pass

This three-state Berkshires loop rolls south of Bennington to Williamstown, MA and heads into New York via a 4-mile climb over Petersburg Pass.

America's Best Backcountry Ski Tours

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Upgrade your winter fun at these 8 beginner-friendly, expert-ready spots.

Rip & Go: Stratton Loop - Lye Brook Wilderness, VT

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Climb to an expansive view of green rollers that inspired two long trails.

Local Hikes: Northeast

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Head out on one of these trails in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, New York, Pennsylvania, and Maryland.

Right Place, Perfect Time

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See Yosemite's river of ice, witness there-and-gone meteor showers in Hawaii, and mark your calendar for eight more fleeting natural wonders.

Get Higher: Best Firetower Hikes

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For sheltered scenery high above the trees, there's no better place than a fire tower. Try one of these editor-approved hikes to backcountry rooms with a view.

Right Place, Perfect Time: Showiest Fall Colors

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Hit the leaf jackpot on these classic footpaths.

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