RidgeSyncHiking in Belvidere, Jay & the Northern Long Trail
The last 60 miles of the Long Trail before Canada, and the least traveled. Belvidere Mountain's fire tower, Devil's Gulch, and the climb over Jay Peak make this the wildest section of the whole footpath.
All 16 trails in Belvidere, Jay & the Northern Long Trail
Sorted by popularity. Every distance and elevation figure below is computed from the trail-snapped route geometry, not estimated from a map.
| Trail | Distance | Gain | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forester's Trail and Frank Post Trail Loop | 7.2 mi | 2,146 ft | Strenuous |
| Doll Peak via Long Trail | 8.7 mi | 2,018 ft | Strenuous |
| Belvidere Mountain via Long Trail | 4.9 mi | 2,071 ft | Hard |
| Haystack Mountain via Long Trail | 8.5 mi | 2,332 ft | Strenuous |
| Jay Peak via Long Trail | 3 mi | 1,621 ft | Moderate |
| Belvidere Mountain via Forester's Trail | 5.7 mi | 1,916 ft | Hard |
| Carleton Mountain via Long Trail | 5.2 mi | 1,313 ft | Hard |
| Domeys Dome via Long Trail | 9.1 mi | 2,076 ft | Strenuous |
| Mount Norris Trail | 3.7 mi | 1,345 ft | Moderate |
| Laraway Mountain via Long Trail | 5.5 mi | 1,227 ft | Hard |
| Big Muddy Pond via Long Trail | 4.4 mi | 678 ft | Moderate |
| Emery Mountain via Long Trail | 2.6 mi | 633 ft | Moderate |
| Ritterbush Pond via Babcock Trail | 3.5 mi | 271 ft | Easy |
| Coombs Hill via Town Highway 13 | 1.2 mi | 222 ft | Easy |
| Corliss Camp via Long Trail | 10 mi | 1,236 ft | Strenuous |
| Spruce Ledge Camp via Long Trail | 3.6 mi | 557 ft | Moderate |
Frequently asked questions
How many hiking trails are there in Belvidere, Jay & the Northern Long Trail?
RidgeSync maps 16 hiking routes in Belvidere, Jay & the Northern Long Trail, totalling about 87 miles with an average of 1,354 ft of elevation gain per hike.
What is the hardest hike in Belvidere, Jay & the Northern Long Trail?
Haystack Mountain via Long Trail climbs the most, at 2,332 ft of gain over 8.5 miles.
What is the longest hike in Belvidere, Jay & the Northern Long Trail?
Corliss Camp via Long Trail is the longest mapped route at 10 miles.
When is the best time to hike in Belvidere, Jay & the Northern Long Trail?
Late June through mid-October is the reliable window, and late September through mid-October is usually the best of it. 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.