VTHiking

Runs through Addison County, Rutland County, Windsor County.

North Country National Scenic Trail (VT)

Mapped end-to-end

Reaches Farr Peak (3,514 ft), Cape Lookoff Mountain (3,360 ft), Gillespie Peak (3,343 ft), Mount Horrid (3,215 ft).

Length
70 mi
Climb
10,110 ft
Counties
3
Difficulty
Not rated
Terrain
Well marked (T1)
Surface
asphalt
Segments
139
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Where to park

We haven't confirmed the fee at the lots below yet. Check posted signs when you arrive.

15 more trailheads along this trail

Other access, a short walk away

Walking distances follow the mapped trail network. They are not a route, they ignore slope, and they are not driving directions.

OpenStreetMap grades the footing here as: well-marked trail, no exposure. That describes the ground, not how hard the hike is.

Elevation

3,350 ft 100 ft
From the low end of the trail to the high end.

Climb are estimates worked out from the mapped line and USGS elevation data, not measurements or official ratings.

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Shelters and campsites

5 mapped within about 500 ft of the trail, listed north to south. Brown dots on the map. Check the land manager's rules before relying on one: some need a fee, a reservation or a permit.

Management

Maintained by
United States National Park Service;North Country Trail Association
Network
nwn
Official page
https://northcountrytrail.org/the-trail/vermont/

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Trail geometry and attributes from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation from USGS 3DEP. Lengths are computed from mapped geometry and are approximate. Safety disclaimer.