RidgeSyncHiking in Champlain Valley
The low country between the lake and the mountains: Mount Philo, Snake Mountain, and Pease Mountain are short climbs to wide-open views across Lake Champlain to the Adirondacks, and they melt out first every spring.
All 12 trails in Champlain Valley
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brigham Hill Loop via Indian Brook Loop Trail | 5.7 mi | 599 ft | Moderate |
| Brigham Hill via Indian Brook Loop Trail | 4.4 mi | 493 ft | Moderate |
| Pease Mountain via Upper Loop | 2.6 mi | 479 ft | Easy |
| Brigham Hill via Indian Brook Outer Loop | 3.6 mi | 405 ft | Moderate |
| Barber Hill via Charlotte Village Loop Trail | 1.8 mi | 147 ft | Easy |
| Eagle Mountain via Old Orchard Trail | 1 mi | 235 ft | Easy |
| Eagle Mountain via Hoyt Lookout Trail | 1 mi | 181 ft | Easy |
| Indian Brook Outer Loop | 2 mi | 333 ft | Easy |
| Sucker Brook Hollow Trail | 2 mi | 438 ft | Easy |
| Robert's Way | 2.5 mi | 219 ft | Easy |
| Raven Ridge Trail | 1.3 mi | 282 ft | Easy |
| Pine via House Rock Trail | 1.4 mi | 444 ft | Easy |
Frequently asked questions
How many hiking trails are there in Champlain Valley?
RidgeSync maps 12 hiking routes in Champlain Valley, totalling about 29 miles with an average of 355 ft of elevation gain per hike.
What is the hardest hike in Champlain Valley?
Brigham Hill Loop via Indian Brook Loop Trail climbs the most, at 599 ft of gain over 5.7 miles.
What is the longest hike in Champlain Valley?
Brigham Hill Loop via Indian Brook Loop Trail is the longest mapped route at 5.7 miles.
When is the best time to hike in Champlain Valley?
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.