Long Trail (Section 05): VT 140 to US 4
Nearly 7,000-feet of climbing are spread over this 22-mile point-to-point on Vermont's Long Trail; the highlight is a 2,400-foot ascent to 360-degree views atop Killington Peak.
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Burlington: Camels HumpThis 6.1-mile hike in the Green Mountains leads to a plane-crash site, crosses a rare alpine zone, and ends up on the state’s third-highest peak. Montpelier: Mount Ascutney via Weathersfield TrailBrilliant fall colors, sparkling waterfalls, and a mountaintop lookout tower highlight this scenic 5.2-mile dayhike in Ascutney State Park. Middlebury, VT: Mount Wilson LoopOn 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.
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John and Carollong trail from Killington to Bromely going westcross-country road trip involving lots of hiking and camping. vermont to ... ? Biking 9/16/2009 Ticonderoga, NY to Sharon, VT80 miles today. Cool, cloudy day on verge of rain. Very rough, narrow roads-no shoulder. Needed to be very alert to traffic.
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