Vermont isn’t called the Green Mountain State for nothing.  We are surrounded by breathtaking vistas that we never tire of admiring.  There are 67 mountains and peaks in Vermont, and whether you admire the views from the bottom or the top, we can all agree – we are unbelievably lucky to be surrounded by such natural beauty.  These 19 mountains in Vermont are some of the most impressive in the country. Let’s check them out:

1. Glastenbury Mountain
Glastenbury Mountain, Glastenbury, VT 05262, USA
Flickr/Philip Werner
A stunning view from Glastenbury Mountain Fire Tower, 3,748 feet high. The town of Glastenbury has a tragic history and many believe that this is the most haunted mountain in Vermont.
2. Dorset Mountain
Dorset Mountain, Danby, VT 05739, USA
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Dorset Mountain, located on the border of Rutland and Bennington counties, is a mountain of the Taconic Range. The highest summit of Dorset Mountain, named "Dorset Peak," is within the town of Danby and is 3,760 feet tall. The nearby trails found at Emerald Lake State Park will really show off this Vermont mountain's beauty.
3. Mount Wilson
Mount Wilson, Mt Wilson, Ripton, VT 05766, USA
Flickr/Derek Bridges
Mount Wilson is a mountain located in Addison County, Vermont, in the Green Mountain National Forest. The mountain is part of the central Green Mountains. Mount Wilson is flanked to the southwest by Bread Loaf Mountain and is 3,780 feet tall.
4. Big Jay
Big Jay, Montgomery, VT 05471, USA
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Big Jay is a 3,786 ft. mountain in the northern Green Mountains of Vermont, located on the border of Franklin and Orleans counties.
5. Skye Peak
Killington, VT 05751, USA
Flickr/York College of PA
3,800 feet in Killington is Skye Peak, a gorgeous destination with a lovely hiking trail.
6. Nancy Hanks Peak
Nancy Hanks Peak, Warren, VT 05674, USA
Flickr/Jack McLane
Located in Warren, Nancy Hanks Peak stands at 3,812 feet.
7. Bread Loaf Mountain
Bread Loaf Mountain, Ripton, VT 05766, USA
Flickr/Don Shall
Bread Loaf Mountain is a mountain located in Addison County and is 3,835 feet tall and remarkably beautiful.
8. Mendon Peak
Mendon Peak, Mendon, VT 05701, USA
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Mendon Peak is a mountain located in Rutland County, Vermont. The mountain is a spur off the west side of the Coolidge Range of the Green Mountains, and stands within the Calvin Coolidge State Forest.
9. Equinox Mountain
Equinox Mountain, Manchester, VT 05255, USA
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Equinox Mountain is a mountain in Vermont, specifically in the town of Manchester. The mountain is the highest peak of the Taconic Range, and the highest point in Bennington County.
10. Jay Peak
Jay, VT 05859, USA
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Jay Peak is a mountain located about 5 miles south of the United States-Canada border, in Jay and Westfield, Orleans County, and is 3,858 feet high.
11. Little Killington
Little Killington, Mendon, VT 05701, USA
Flickr/Allison Richards
Standing at 3,939 feet high in Mendon, Vermont, the hiking trail here will give you gorgeous panoramic views.
12. Stratton
Stratton, VT, USA
Flickr/Art N
Stratton Mountain is a mountain located in Windham County and is 3,940 feet tall.
13. Pico Peak
Pico Peak, Killington, VT 05751, USA
Flickr/Forest History Society
Pico Peak stands at an elevation of 3,967 is a popular ski spot in the winter.
14. Lincoln Peak
Lincoln Peak, Lincoln, VT 05443, USA
Flickr/Charles Wohlers
Lincoln Peak is a mountain located on the border between Vermont's Washington and Addison counties. Here is the view west from just north of Lincoln Peak.
15. Mount Abraham
Mount Abraham, Mt Abraham, Lincoln, VT 05443, USA
Flickr/dvs
View from Mt. Abraham on the Long Trail - wow! Mount Abraham is the fifth tallest mountain in Vermont at 4,006 feet.
16. Camel's Hump
Camel's Hump, Huntington, VT 05462, USA
Flickr/Paul Moody
Camel's Hump is Vermont's third-highest mountain at 4,083 feet (tied with Mt Ellen) and highest undeveloped peak. Because of its distinctive profile, it is perhaps the state's most recognized mountain, featured on the state quarter.
17 Mt. Ellen
Mount Ellen, Mt Ellen, Warren, VT 05674, USA
Flickr/Charles Wohlers
Mount Ellen is a 4,083-foot high mountain in Warren.
18. Killington Peak
Killington Peak, Mendon, VT 05701, USA
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Killington Peak is the second highest summit and is located east of Rutland in south-central Vermont.
19. Mount Mansfield
Mount Mansfield, Mt Mansfield, Underhill, VT 05489, USA
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We've reached number one! Mount Mansfield is the highest mountain in Vermont with a summit that peaks at 4,393 feet above sea level.

What are your favorite mountains in Vermont?  Perhaps you’ll find it along one of these scenic hikes in Vermont!  And for more hiking ideas, make sure to visit AllTrails.

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What are the most beautiful hikes in Vermont?

The most beautiful hikes in Vermont are:

  • Camel's Hump
  • Bingham Falls
  • Quechee Gorge
  • Mt. Ascutney

 

There’s no better way to see Vermont’s beauty than on foot, and there are plenty of scenic hiking trails in Vermont that are sure to bring out your inner explorer. If you’re looking to chase a waterfall, you can’t beat the trail to Bingham Falls, a beautiful 40-foot tall waterfall in Stowe. For a short and sweet hike that still packs a punch in the scenery department, Owl’s Head is only 0.5 miles long and it’ll take you to the summit of Owl’s Head within Groton State Forest. If you’re up for a hauntingly beautiful hike, head to Glastenbury Mountain. The hiking trails here truly showcase the beautiful mountains but just know that there has been a lot of unexplained, perhaps paranormal activity that’s been reported here.

What are the most well-known mountains in Vermont?

The most well-known mountains in Vermont are:

  • Jay Peak
  • Mount Ellen
  • Mount Wilson
  • Pico Peak

 

With 67 mountains and peaks in Vermont, you can bet just about every native has a favorite. Not only is Mount Mansfield the tallest mountain in Vermont, but it might just be the most popular, along with Killington Peak and Camel’s Hump tied for second and third. For starters, the drive to Mount Mansfield is positively stunning. Once you reach the mountain, you can lace up your boots and tackle the extensive Mount Mansfield Loop Trail which will take you 4,393 feet to the summit.

Where can I dine at the most beautiful restaurant in Vermont?

The most beautiful restaurants in Vermont are:

  • The Publyk House
  • The Cliff House
  • Waterworks Food + Drink

 

Vermont has some truly stunning restaurants with a view that would take any meal from good to great, but one of the most incredible Vermont restaurants with a view is the Cliff House. Located on the top of Mount Mansfield, the highest mountain in Vermont, you’ll have panoramic views of the surrounding mountains no matter where you sit. If the weather allows for it, take advantage of the outdoor deck—the best views in town!

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