Stratton Mountain is where Benton MacKaye is said to have dreamed up the Appalachian Trail, and the shelters strung between Bromley, Peru Peak, and Griffith Lake make this the friendliest stretch of the Long Trail for a first overnight.
How many hiking trails are there in Peru, Bromley & Stratton?
RidgeSync maps 32 hiking routes in Peru, Bromley & Stratton, totalling about 246 miles with an average of 991 ft of elevation gain per hike.
What is the hardest hike in Peru, Bromley & Stratton?
Peru Peak via Lake Trail climbs the most, at 2,764 ft of gain over 10.3 miles.
What is the longest hike in Peru, Bromley & Stratton?
Prospect Rock via Appalachian Trail is the longest mapped route at 18.3 miles.
When is the best time to hike in Peru, Bromley & Stratton?
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.