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- There are 67 mountains and peaks in Vermont, and whether you admire the views from the bottom or the top, we can all agree - we are unbelievably lucky to be surrounded by such natural beauty.
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This is a list of mountains in the U.S. state of Vermont.
Map of 2,168 Vermont mountains showing elevation, prominence, popularity, and difficulty
Sort by: Elevation Prominence Name Most climbs Least climbs 2,100 mountains in Vermont. Sort 2,100 peaks by: Elevation. List of 2,100 Vermont mountains showing elevation, prominence, and popularity.
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Mount Mansfield
For some of the best views in Vermont, hikers often make the trip to Mount Mansfield, the state’s tallest summit. Not only does Mount Mansfieldoffer sweeping views of the surrounding landscape, it also reaches high above the tree line, making it one of only two places in Vermont where arctic-alpine tundra exists. There are several different trails to the summit, but arguably the most rewarding is the Long Trail. The Long Trail crosses Route 108 at the foot of Smugglers’ Notch and climbs for o...
The Long Trail
Built between 1910 and 1930, the Long Trail is the oldest long-distance hiking trail in the United States. This 272-mile footpath travels from the Canadian border to the Massachusetts state line, connecting over 40 of Vermont’s highest peaks and passing pristine ponds, alpine sedge, hardwood forests, and swift streams along the way. The trail, which follows the main ridge of the Green Mountains, is known as Vermont’s “footpath in the wilderness.” Don’t worry, if you don’t have weeks to spend...
Camel’s Hump
Waubanaukee Indians first named the Camel’s Hump "Tah-wak-be-dee-ee-wadso" or Saddle Mountain. In the 1600's a group of explorers referred to it as "lion couchant.” But in 1798, a historical map by Ira Allen renamed the summit, “Camel’s Rump,” a slight deviation from what it’s known as today. Nevertheless, at over 4,000 feet, Camel’s Hump is far more than a bump, it’s Vermont’s third highest peak. Visitors looking for a quick and rewarding hike can take the Monroe, Burrows, or Long Trail to t...
For skiing and snowboarding enthusiasts, there are more than 25 ski resorts in Vermont, which are located all over the state. The largest is Killington Ski Resort with more than 100 km (62 mi) of slopes and more than 20 ski lifts in the south of the state. There are also smaller but still, quite large Stratton and Okemo resorts, followed by Mount S...
Stratton Mountain
Stratton Mountain, the highest peak in southern Vermont, features 100 trails, a 2,000-foot vertical drop, over 670 acres of skiable terrain, 160+ acres of gladed terrain, and five terrain parks. 11 lifts transport more than 30,000 avid outdoor enthusiasts up the mountain each hour. Not interested in hitting the slopes? Stratton is also a popular destination for tubing, ice skating, sleigh rides, and dogsledding. In the summer, visitors can flock to the Stratton Mountain Bike Park, play a roun...
There are 67 mountains and peaks in Vermont, and whether you admire the views from the bottom or the top, we can all agree - we are unbelievably lucky to be surrounded by such natural beauty. These 19 mountains in Vermont are some of the most impressive in the country.
Jul 8, 2021 · The “Vermont 5” refers to the state’s five 4,000′ peaks: Mount Mansfield (4,393′), Killington Peak (4,236′), Camel’s Hump (4,081′), Mount Ellen (4,081′), and Mount Abraham (4,016′).
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Vermont is home to the Green Mountains, a spine of peaks running north to south through much of the state. While many of mountains are densely forested, there are still above-tree-line areas on peaks such as Camel's Hump and Mt. Mansfield.
