The Breathtaking Lake Everyone In Vermont Will Fall In Love With At First Sight
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Kristin Grimes
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There is something magical about the serene and peaceful landscape throughout the Northeast Kingdom, and Lake Willoughby just may be the crown jewel. A stunning lake surrounded by staggering mountains and forests, this lake is something that must be seen to be believed. And when you see it, you’ll likely fall in love.
Willoughby is a glacial lake over 320 feet deep in places, the deepest lake entirely contained in the state and second to only Lake Champlain whose deepest point reaches 400 feet.
This state forest includes Mount Pisgah, Mount Hor and Bartlett Mountain.
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While in this secluded and desolate area, you'll love watching the sky light up with spectacular sunsets.
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After all, they have Deerskin Gloves, Moccasins, Home-Made Fudge and Vermont Cheese and Maple Products. Time to stock up!
Because of its depth, it freezes later than other lakes in the Northeast Kingdom.
Not to mention, a natural treasure.
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Willoughby contains rainbow trout, Lake Trout, landlocked Atlantic salmon, rainbow smelt, burbot, yellow perch, longnose sucker, white sucker, lake chub, common shiner, and round whitefish which is a native species of extremely limited distribution in Vermont.
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The cliffs of Mount Pisgah and Mount Hor provide an environment conducive for arctic and cliff-alpine plants, as well as ideal nesting areas for the rare peregrine falcon.
But beware - while North Beach is family friendly, South Beach is a nude beach. It even has a rope swing... Talk about letting it all hang out!
Hiking through the forest and on the adjacent mountains provide for fabulous views of the lake.
A panoramic view of Mt. Hor & the south end of Lake Willoughby from Pulpit Rock - about halfway up the mountain.
In the winter, these turn into an ice wall which is used by ice climbers.
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We'll leave you with this one of the north end of Lake Willoughby, from a location a little south of the North Overlook.
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