Chittenden County trails

Distance: 11.1 mi • Elevation gain: 1,083 ft • Maximum elevation: 656 ft

The Camel’s Hump Loop offers hikers a rewarding climb through dense forests, rugged alpine terrain, and open summit views. Starting on the Forest City Trail, hikers pass remnants of a Civilian Conservation Corps camp before joining the Long Trail, where views open up to showcase Vermont’s high peaks, the…

Distance: 5.6 mi • Elevation gain: 2,293 ft • Maximum elevation: 4,012 ft

The Burrows Trail leading to Camel's Hump offers a captivating hike through diverse landscapes, starting in a protected forest with serene streams and birdsong. As you ascend, the trail becomes steeper, weaving through birch and spruce forests that gradually give way to stunning, expansive views once you near…

Distance: 4.9 mi • Elevation gain: 2,228 ft • Maximum elevation: 4,012 ft

The Sunset Ridge Trail to the summit of Mount Mansfield provides a challenging and rewarding hiking experience, offering expansive views of Vermont’s landscape. As you ascend through dense forests and rocky stretches, the trail opens up to panoramic vistas, where you can catch sight of distant valleys and…

Distance: 6.0 mi • Elevation gain: 2,628 ft • Maximum elevation: 4,370 ft

The Mount Mansfield Loop provides a challenging but rewarding hike to the highest peak in Vermont. As you climb, the varied terrain offers rocky paths, steep ascents, and exposed ridgelines, culminating in breathtaking panoramic views of the Champlain Valley, the Adirondacks, and the Green Mountains. The…

Distance: 8.2 mi • Elevation gain: 2,900 ft • Maximum elevation: 4,370 ft

Distance: 138.4 mi • Elevation gain: 5,715 ft • Maximum elevation: 650 ft

Distance: 2.5 mi • Elevation gain: 85 ft • Maximum elevation: 367 ft