@purehiking: From rocky alpine ridges to overlooks above Lake Willoughby, these are 10 Pure Hiking picks for exploring the Green Mountain State. Distances are approximate round-trip totals for the routes listed. Allow extra time for breaks, photos, and slippery terrain. 10 — Sunset Ledge via the Long Trail 📍 Lincoln Gap — Lincoln/Warren • Distance: 2.2 miles • Trail type: Out and back • Elevation gain: About 390 feet • Difficulty: Easy to moderate; some rugged footing • Allow: 1½–2 hours Follow the Long Trail south through forest to an open ledge overlooking the Champlain Valley and Adirondacks. A rewarding option for mountain views without a long summit climb. 🍂 Planning tip: Check Lincoln Gap Road access before leaving—it closes seasonally. Bring a headlamp if staying for sunset. (greenmountainclub.org⁠) 9 — Deer Leap Overlook 📍 Sherburne Pass — near Killington • Distance: About 2.2 miles • Trail type: Out and back • Difficulty: Moderate • Allow: 1½–2 hours Take the Sherburne Pass Trail, Appalachian Trail, and Deer Leap overlook spur to a dramatic rocky viewpoint above the pass. Enjoy forest scenery and views toward the Coolidge Range. 🍂 Planning tip: Stay well back from the exposed ledge and use caution crossing U.S. 4 to reach the trail. (trailfinder.info⁠) 8 — Sterling Pond Trail 📍 Smugglers’ Notch — along VT Route 108 • Distance: About 2.2 miles to the pond and back • Trail type: Out and back • Elevation gain: About 1,070 feet • Difficulty: Moderate; short but steep • Allow: 1½–2½ hours Climb stone steps and a wooded mountain trail to a peaceful pond tucked high in the mountains. The pond makes a beautiful turnaround spot after the steady ascent. 7 — Stratton Mountain & Stratton Pond Loop 📍 Kelley Stand Road — southern Vermont • Distance: About 11.5 miles • Trail type: Loop, including a road connection • Elevation gain: About 2,200 feet • Difficulty: Strenuous because of length • Allow: 6–8 hours Combine a wooded mountain ascent, summit fire tower, and scenic pond in one full-day adventure. The tower offers expansive views above the surrounding forest. 6 — Mount Hunger via Waterbury Trail 📍 Waterbury Center — C.C. Putnam State Forest • Distance: About 3.6 miles • Trail type: Out and back • Difficulty: Strenuous; sustained climbing • Allow: 3–4 hours Climb through forest to a rocky, exposed summit with sweeping views of the Green Mountains and Worcester Range. 5 — Stowe Pinnacle 📍 Upper Hollow Road — Stowe Hollow • Distance: About 3.6 miles • Trail type: Out and back • Elevation gain: About 1,520 feet • Difficulty: Moderate to strenuous • Allow: 2½–3½ hours Hike through forest before climbing rocky sections to one of Stowe’s standout viewpoints. Look across the landscape toward Mount Mansfield, Camel’s Hump, and surrounding mountain ranges. 4 — Mount Abraham via the Long Trail 📍 Lincoln Gap — Lincoln/Warren • Distance: About 5.2 miles • Trail type: Out and back • Elevation gain: About 1,600 feet • Difficulty: Strenuous • Allow: 4–5 hours Follow the Long Trail north past Battell Shelter, then tackle rocky scrambles to Mount Abraham’s alpine summit. 3 — Mount Pisgah via the North Trail 📍 Westmore — Lake Willoughby, VT Route 5A • Distance: About 4.4 miles • Trail type: Out and back • Difficulty: Moderate to strenuous • Allow: 3–4 hours Climb above Lake Willoughby to a series of spectacular viewpoints along Mount Pisgah. 2 — Camel’s Hump via Burrows Trail 📍 Huntington — upper Burrows Trail parking area • Distance: About 4.8 miles • Trail type: Out and back • Elevation gain: About 2,400 feet • Difficulty: Strenuous • Allow: 4–5 hours Climb steadily through mountain forest, then join the Long Trail for the final rocky ascent to Camel’s Hump. 1 — Mount Mansfield via Sunset Ridge 📍 Underhill State Park — Underhill • Distance: About 6.2 miles • Trail type: Out and back • Elevation gain: About 2,630 feet • Difficulty: Strenuous • Allow: 5–7 hours Climb Sunset Ridge and continue north on the Long Trail to the Chin—Vermont’s highest point. #Hiking #vermont #adventure #Outdoors #nature

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