Posted in Vermont
September 22, 2016
This Just Might Be The Most Beautiful Hike In All Of Vermont
Located on Lake Willoughby, a hike on the picturesque Mount Pisgah has some of the most amazing views in all of Vermont. The total distance of this trail is 4 miles and plan for about 3 hours to complete this moderate hike. With plenty of lookouts and fantastic views, this beautiful hike in VT is a must for nature lovers.
Here is Mt. Hor on the left and Mt. Pisgah on the right from the south, on Rt. 5A. Get ready for a great hike!
You'll love this moderate 4-mile hike next to Lake Willoughby.
The mountains here are located in the 7,300-acre Willoughby State Forest, which includes hiking, cross country skiing, snow mobiles and six cold water ponds that are annually stocked with brook and rainbow trout.
The original “South” trail up Mt. Pisgah dates back to the late 1800s.
Mt. Pisgah is located on the east side of Lake Willoughby and it parallels a steep rock face with great views down to the lake and the surrounding area.
It's almost that time of year!
This picture was taken in September, 2012. You can see the colors starting to change.
Be careful! You’ll be standing on a rock overhang approximately 650 feet above the lake.
Along the main trail continue a steady climb along the ridge. You’ll continue through a maple forest, ascend the hillside and hike through a birch forest.
The views disappear as you make your way through the wooded forest until you come to a long rock slab. Climb this for a fantastic view.
Burke Mountain is in the foreground and Mt. Washington may be seen faintly in the distance.
The mountain in the distance behind Wheeler is Belvedere mountain, which is 26 miles away. Just below Belvedere you can also barely see the wind turbines on Lowell Mountain.
A popular place for boating.
A view of Lake Willoughby from the beach at the south end.
Mt. Hor and the south end of Lake Willoughby - a simply amazing sight.
This was taken from a location a little south of the other "North Overlook."
No matter which direction you look at Mt. Psigah, it's truly a place for stunning views.
Take a closer look at Lake Willoughby, and for more hiking around Vermont, check out these 18 hikes under 5 miles.
