Wheeler Mountain Trail
Reaches Wheeler Mountain (2,365 ft).
- Length
- 2.1 mi
- Climb
- 1,000 ft
- Time, one way
- about 1 h 30 min
- County
- Caledonia
- Difficulty
- Strenuousestimated
- Surface
- ground
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About this trail
Wheeler Mountain, just west of Lake Willoughby, gives big views for a moderate climb. From the lot on Wheeler Mountain Road the trail passes large boulders, a couple of vistas (one on a short spur) and a talus slope before reaching a run of open bedrock ledges. It ends at Eagle Rock, with views over Lake Willoughby, the cliffs of Mount Pisgah and the surrounding hills. Trail Finder lists it as 2.1 miles, rated moderate, and open to hiking and snowshoeing.
Good to know
- Part of the trail crosses private land: stay on the marked route.
- The parking area is not plowed in winter.
- Dogs are allowed on a leash.
Written by VTHiking from Vermont Trail Finder, Willoughby State Forest: Wheeler Mountain, checked Oct 24, 2026. Distances in this text are the source's own; the figures above are measured from the mapped line and can differ.
Where to park
We haven't confirmed the fee at the lot below yet. Check posted signs when you arrive.
Walking distances follow the mapped trail network. They are not a route, they ignore slope, and they are not driving directions.
Elevation
Climb, time and difficulty are estimates worked out from the mapped line and USGS elevation data, not measurements or official ratings. Time assumes about 2.5 mph plus an hour per 1,500 ft climbed.
Management
- Network
- lwn
Other trails nearby
Trail geometry and attributes from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation from USGS 3DEP. Lengths are computed from mapped geometry and are approximate. Safety disclaimer.