APPALACHIAN TRAIL

LOCATION: Central Vermont
HIKE STARTS: Clarendon Gorge
HIKE ENDS: Killington Peak
TOTAL DISTANCE: 11.7 Miles
HIKE TYPE: One Way, Shuttle Hike
HIKE DIFFICULTY: Difficult
TRAILS USED: Appalachian Trail
TRAIL TRAFFIC: Heavy
TRIP TYPE: Day or Overnight Hike
MORE INFORMATION: Appalachian Trail Conservancy 799 West Washington Street Harpers Ferry, WV 25425 (304) 535-6331

HIGHLIGHTS: The Appalachian Trail climbs from the suspension bridge at Clarendon Gorge over VT 103 and up 3000 feet to Killington Peak. The state was named “Verd-mont” here by a Frenchman in the 1700’s, and the summit is off a side trail to the right at 4,235 feet. The views from here are spectacular, and the states of Vermont, New Hampshire, New York, Massachusetts, Maine and even Canada are visible on a clear day. A chair lift runs daily to Killington Peak in the summer.

Appalachian Trail Guide to New Hampshire and Vermont

Guidebook For This Area

Appalachian Trail Conservancy - Appalachian Trail Map Set 2 - New Hampshire and Vermont

Trail Map For This Area

MORE DETAILS

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