Take A Break From The Trails At This Rustic Stone Cabin In Vermont

Whether you're skiing or hiking in Vermont, sometimes you want to take a little break. Perched under Killington's Peak is a rustic stone cabin that welcomes travelers any day of the year free of charge. Known as Cooper's Cabin, the primitive shelter offers respite from the mountain trails.

Cooper's Cabin also known as Cooper Lodge was built in 1939. It is the highest shelter on the Long Trail located just .2 miles from Killington Peak.

The shelter is open year round to hikers and skiers looking for a break from the trails. No reservation is required but be prepared to share the cabin with whoever pops in.

While the stone shelter lacks a heat source and the windows on the front are open allowing snow to blow inside, this cabin continues to be a popular trailside spot.

Sit down at the long picnic table or stretch out on one of the rustic beds inside. Bring your own food and sleeping bags if you're planning to stay for more than a few hours.

During the winter, many opt to carefully climb up onto the roof to take in the mountainside view.

Peak between the trees and you can see for miles as the Vermont landscape stretches out gloriously before you.

But if you're really searching for the best scenery on the mountain, take the short trip up to the peak. The unobstructed view will make you weak in the knees as you soak in the beauty.

Killington is Vermont's second highest mountain. Some days the scene changes to white fluffy cloud tops. You'll feel like you're at the top of the world.

Cooper's Cabin is one of Vermont's little mountain surprises offering primitive hospitality to those that seek it out.

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