63 trails · 473 trail miles · Best season: May – October
Vermont's Long Trail was America's first long-distance hiking trail and inspired the Appalachian Trail. The Green Mountains offer quintessential New England hiking with spectacular fall foliage.
Best Season
May – October
Terrain
Green Mountains, hardwood forests, alpine ridges
Top Trail: Sunset Trail (Vermont State Park)
Vermont has 63 hiking trails covering 473 trail miles across 2 national parks and 31 state parks.
The best hiking season in Vermont is May – October. The terrain includes green mountains, hardwood forests, alpine ridges.
The top hiking destinations in Vermont include Green Mountain National Forest, Camel's Hump State Park, Smugglers' Notch State Park.
Notable long-distance and iconic trails in Vermont include Long Trail (273 mi), Appalachian Trail (VT section, 150 mi).
The highest-rated trail in Vermont is Sunset Trail (Vermont State Park). The average trail difficulty across the state is Moderate.