Try one of These Best
Vermont Fall Foliage Hikes
and Walks...

There’s just no other state associated as much with New England fall foliage than Vermont. It seems to provide so many opportunities for leaf peepers to experience the ultimate seasonal show. In picking just a few fall foliage hikes in Vermont to recommend I recognize I’ve left out so many people’s favorites.

But reducing the list I did, but use these as springboards to other hikes and walks you stumble upon or discover in checking these suggestions out.

This list covers hikes and walks in uch popular leaf peeping destinations as the Northeast Kingdom, Green Mountain National Forest, and even a trail named after a favorite poet from the region.

Click on any of the links below to get detailed hiking descriptions and directions to each walk.

So let's get going on our fall foliage journey through Vermont together...


Peacham and Craftsbury – Northeast Kingdom, Vermont

No fall foliage walk in Vermont can leave out the Northeast Kingdom, a vast 1.3 million acres of mostly wilderness land, which includes public forests, parks, lakes, ponds, rivers and streams. Any of these public places can afford a memorable autumn display for you. But today my suggestion is to sample two classic New England villages nestled in the lush hills, dales, and alpine meadows of the Kingdom. These are the villages of Peacham and Craftsbury.

Your trip to these destinations to sample peak foliage will reward you with classic views of hilltop steeples surrounded by a dazzling display of color. Hiking boots and climbing sticks are not needed just a pair of comfortable walking shoes and a willingness to stop and chat with friendly people who live an unhurried life and will welcome you to their world.
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Camel’s Hump – Huntington Center, Vermont

It’s generally agreed that the fall foliage views at the summit of 4,083-foot Camel’s Hump in Vermont’s Green Mountains are the best in the state. But you have to hike to it first, and you should be prepared for some scrambles. The Burrows Trail Loop is a 5.4-mile hike of about 5 hours and it takes you along Vermont’s famous Long Trail to reach the summit. As in all mountainous areas pray for clear views, because when you get your wish you may think you’ve arrived in heaven. More >...


Robert Frost Trail – Middlebury, Vermont

The Robert Frost Interpretive Trail commemorates the poetry of Robert Frost – poet laureate of Vermont. It’s an easy walk in the northern half of the Green Mountain National Forest of 1.2 miles. Along the way you’ll encounter bridges, boardwalks, and excerpts from Frost’s poems on posts. The varied habitat in such a small area is amazing, and the combination of an unhurried autumn stroll through a special spot of Moosalamoo country makes for a thoughtful and peaceful walk. More >...


Stratton Mountain Trails – Stratton Mountain, Vermont

The trail to the summit of Stratton Mountain is a section of the Appalachian Trail and Vermont’s own Long Trail. The round trip is 6.8-miles of about 6 hours, and passes through the mixed hard and softwood forest and colorful streams and brooks. The hike is doable for most in reasonable shape, and at the summit is a 70 ft fire tower, which provides s magnificent 306-degree view of the Green Mountain range and the Taconic range straddling Vermont and Massachusetts. More >...


White Rocks National Recreation Area –Danbury, Vermont

Studded in the White Rocks National Recreation Area jewel is the Little Rock Pond Trail. This hike is an easy 4-mile walk unless you want to extend it 6.5 and increase the difficulty by including the Green Mountain Trail Loop. The walk out to Little Rock Pond follows a brook and a forest of mixed hardwoods with plenty of foliage views. The additional trek to the summit of Green Mountain if you take it has spur trails that lead to excellent views of the surrounding Green Mountains countryside. More >...

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