A Lovely Lakefront Hike, The Mount Pisgah Trail Just Might Be The Most Beautiful Place In 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, Mount Pisgah is one of the most beautiful hikes in Vermont and is a must for all nature lovers.
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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.
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.
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 trail narrows as you climb through boulders and skirt a ledge.
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.
Vermont has, arguably, the best and most scenic hiking trails in all of New England, which makes answering this question almost impossible. But there’s a reason Mt. Mansfield and Camel’s Hump are so popular. So, the two that come to mind are 1) the summit of Mt. Mansfield hike, which offers some of the most spectacular views tin VT, and 2) Camel’s Hump, which features a 360-degree panorama. If you are interested in hiking Mt. Mansfield, we recommend the Sunset Ridge Trail, which is accessible from Underhill State Park. Some other beautiful hikes include: Mount Pisgah Trail, Camel’s Hump Trail, and Lye Brook Falls Trail. Happy hiking!
Where can I find the bluest water in Vermont?
Lake Willoughby is perhaps the bluest lake in Vermont, but there are other places to check out as well. If you don’t mind taking a hike to reach this place, it’s well worth it; we encourage you to visit the stunning Sterling Pond at Smuggler’s Notch in Jeffersonville. This pond’s color and placid nature will astonish you with its blue and crisp nature. Check out the spectacular Sterling Pond and hike for information further information about the place. Happy searching!
What are the most beautiful beaches in Vermont?
Some might think that Vermont doesn’t really have any beaches, but instead all there is is hiking, and swimming holes. And yes we do have lots of good hiking and swimming holes, but, in fact, we also have some wonderfully pristine and gorgeous sandy beaches. Check out Vermont’s best beaches. For a quick overview, we recommend the Sandbar State Park in Milton, Leddy Park in Burlington, and Thayer Beach in Colchester to get started. Have fun exploring!
