If you are looking for a great hike to take, try out the Clarendon Gorge Appalachian Trailhead via the Long Trail. With a suspension bridge and hidden views of the Clarendon Gorge in Vermont, this trail will quench your thirst for adventurous hiking. Located in southern Vermont, not far from Rutland, the Clarendon Gorge trail is a 14.6-mile loop and is considered to be on the difficult side. But, if you just want to see the gorge and cross the suspension bridge, that is also possible; Clarendon Gorge and the bridge are accessible via VT Route 103. For the best trail conditions, hike between April – September. But if you are eager to take this hike in the winter, the snow-filled gorge will also be eye-catching. Either way, you cannot go wrong.

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The Clarendon Gorge Appalachian Trailhead is a wonderful hike with plenty of fascinating views and landscapes. Crossing the suspension bridge is a fun element to the trail that most hikes do not have.

Who has done this hike and crossed the suspension bridge? What were your experiences? What do you think are the best hiking trails in Vermont? Leave a comment and let us know. We love to hear from you.

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