The 9 Best Foliage Hikes In Vermont With Sweeping Views

During foliage season, you'll want to find one of the best hikes in Vermont with sweeping views. When the colors are popping, take one of these fantastic trails that will make you fall in love with Vermont all over again!

1. Wheeler Mountain, Sutton

Wheeler Mountain is definitely one of the best hikes in Vermont! The rocky cliffs provide gorgeous views of the foliage. It will take about 2 hours for this 2.5 mile trek.

2. Prospect Rock, Johnson

The trail distanc eat Prospect Rock is about 1.5 miles and you can get to the top and down in roughly an hour and a half. It gets pretty slippery when it's wet so be prepared with appropriate footwear.

3. Bald Mountain, Pittsford

This trek is a little over 4 miles and by no means considered easy, but the 360 degree views from the top are worth the effort. You'll find lovely colors along the way to pass the time until you reach the top. When you get there, we sure you'll agree that this is one of the most spectacularly scenic hikes in Vermont!

4. Putney Mountain, Putney

This ridge line walk to a grassy summit at Putney Mountain is pretty easy, and it's paradise for birdwatching. What a vista for leaf peeping, too as one of the best hikes in Vermont!

5. Mount Tom, Woodstock

Just when you think Woodstock in the fall couldn't get better, you get a look at the town from the top of Mount Tom... Wow!

6. Gile Mountain, Norwich

We love fire tower views at Gile Mountain in Norwich! This easy 1.4 mile is one of the most kid-friendly hikes around Vermont and the trail won't disappoint.

7. Owl's Head, Groton

A short but steep hike up to Owl's Head Lookout is worth the tired muscles. It's out of this world year round, but fall is particularly awesome.

8. Stowe Pinnacle, Stowe

The hike at the Stowe Pinnacle in the beautful town of Stowe is moderately difficult and steep at times, but you'll understand why people flock to this epic trail each fall.

9. Quechee Gorge, Quechee

Most hikes will take you up to see the views, but the hike to the bottom of Quechee Gorge is equally spectacular.

Have you been on any of these hikes? Which ones were your favorites? We’d love to see your photos and hear about your experiences.

Before or after your hike, we highly recommend taking a drive through this amazing tree tunnel through Smugglers Notch.