RidgeSyncHiking in Vermont
Vermont is defined by the Long Trail: 272 miles, the oldest long-distance hiking trail in the United States, running the spine of the Green Mountains from Massachusetts to Canada. Mount Mansfield tops out at 4,393 ft. RidgeSync maps 509 Vermont hiking routes across 17 areas, 2,288 miles in total.
Every route here is built from open trail data with a real elevation profile, so the mileage and climbing figures are computed from geometry rather than estimated — and any of them can be opened in the planner and extended into a multi-day trip.
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Trails within a 25-mile drive of Vermont's towns and cities.
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Most popular Vermont hikes
| Trail | Area | Distance | Gain | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Trail and Sherburne Pass Trail Loop | Killington | 9.1 mi | 2,440 ft | Strenuous |
| Emily Proctor Trail and Long Trail Loop | Breadloaf | 13.4 mi | 3,596 ft | Strenuous |
| Bald Mountain Loop via Long Pond Trail | Northeast Kingdom | 7.2 mi | 2,145 ft | Strenuous |
| Forester's Trail and Frank Post Trail Loop | Northern Long Trail | 7.2 mi | 2,146 ft | Strenuous |
| Battell Mountain via Long Trail | Breadloaf | 8.4 mi | 2,189 ft | Strenuous |
| Bolton Mountain via Long Trail | Stowe | 9.9 mi | 2,934 ft | Strenuous |
| Doll Peak via Long Trail | Northern Long Trail | 8.7 mi | 2,018 ft | Strenuous |
| Mount Ellen via Long Trail | Camel's Hump | 9.1 mi | 2,120 ft | Strenuous |
| Mount Putnam via Middlesex Trail | Worcester Range | 8.9 mi | 2,435 ft | Strenuous |
| Mount Wilson via Skylight Pond Trail West | Breadloaf | 8.7 mi | 2,148 ft | Strenuous |
| Pico Peak via Appalachian Trail | Killington | 8.5 mi | 2,180 ft | Strenuous |
| Little Killington via Shrewsbury Peak Trail | Killington | 8.3 mi | 2,075 ft | Strenuous |
| Mount Wilson via Clark Brook Trail | Breadloaf | 7.6 mi | 2,524 ft | Strenuous |
| Killington Peak via Bucklin Trail | Killington | 7.5 mi | 2,457 ft | Strenuous |
| Mount Wilson via Emily Proctor Trail | Breadloaf | 7.5 mi | 2,137 ft | Strenuous |
| Mount Putnam via Skyline Trail | Worcester Range | 7.4 mi | 2,762 ft | Strenuous |
| Pico Peak via Bucklin Trail | Killington | 7.3 mi | 2,066 ft | Strenuous |
| Antone Mountain Loop via Wildlife Trail | Manchester | 6.4 mi | 1,596 ft | Hard |
| Lincoln Peak via Battell Trail | Breadloaf | 6.6 mi | 2,608 ft | Strenuous |
| Burrows Trail and Long Trail Loop | Camel's Hump | 5.1 mi | 2,382 ft | Strenuous |
| Whiteface Mountain via Beaver Meadow Trail | Stowe | 6.4 mi | 2,175 ft | Strenuous |
| Mount Ethan Allen via Monroe Trail | Worcester Range | 6.1 mi | 2,203 ft | Strenuous |
| Camels Hump via Monroe Trail | Worcester Range | 5.8 mi | 2,600 ft | Strenuous |
| Lookout Rock via Summit Trail (Blue) | Manchester | 5.7 mi | 2,669 ft | Strenuous |
| Black Swamp Trail and Shrewsbury Peak Trail Loop | Killington | 5.3 mi | 1,577 ft | Hard |
Frequently asked questions
How many hiking trails does RidgeSync map in Vermont?
509 routes across 17 hiking areas, totalling roughly 2,288 miles. Every route is built from open trail data and carries a real elevation profile rather than an estimate.
What is the best hike in Vermont?
Appalachian Trail and Bucklin Trail Loop tops our ranking: 7.2 miles with 2,251 ft of gain in Killington. Mount Mansfield is the state's high point at 4,393 ft and the classic objective.
When can you hike in Vermont?
Late June through mid-October is the dependable season. Green Mountain Club and Vermont Forests, Parks & Recreation ask hikers to stay off trails above 2,500 ft during mud season, roughly mid-April through Memorial Day, when saturated tread is easily damaged. Low-elevation trails in the Champlain Valley and the southeast open several weeks earlier in spring.
Do you need a permit to hike or camp in Vermont?
No permit is needed for day hiking. Backcountry camping is generally allowed on state land below 2,500 ft at least 200 ft from water and trails, and Long Trail shelters are first-come, first-served, with a caretaker fee at some sites in season.
How long is the Long Trail?
The Long Trail runs 272 miles, the oldest long-distance hiking trail in the United States, running the spine of the Green Mountains from Massachusetts to Canada. Many of the routes here follow sections of it.