Copyright © 2008 - N2 Ventures, Inc.  All Rights Reserved

Affiliates And Sponsors

Search

Home Dog Hikes Guided Hikes My Hikes Your Hikes Long Trails Trail Books Trail Favorites Trail Gear Trail Hikers Trail Maps Trail Photos Trail Tales Trail Talk Site Agreement Site Contacts Site FAQ Site Feedback Site Links Site Outfitter Site Search Site Sponsors

 

APPALACHIAN TRAIL
LOCATION:  Central Vermont
HIKE STARTS:  Killington Peak
HIKE ENDS:  Woodstock (VT 12)
TOTAL DISTANCE:  26.7 Miles
HIKE TYPE:  One Way, Shuttle Hike
HIKE DIFFICULTY:  Moderate
TRAILS USED:  Appalachian Trail
TRAIL TRAFFIC:  Heavy
TRIP TYPE:  Day or Overnight Hike
MANAGEMENT:  A.T. Conference

HIGHLIGHTS:  In this section, the Appalachian Trail descends from 4,235 foot Killington Peak to Pico Camp and the Pico Peak Ski Area. Pico camp has an enclosed cabin style shelter that is not far from the ski slopes and it's a 0.4 mile ascent to Pico Peak (3597 feet) on a side trail behind the shelter. From here, the A.T. continues the descent to Sherburne Pass which is the site of the Long Trail Inn , built in 1939. The Inn is said to be the first ski lodge in Vermont and it has overnight lodging for hikers.

MORE DETAILS

bullet click to see trail photos from this hike:  August 29-September 1, 1994
bullet click to see a trail summary:  August 29-September 1, 1994 
bullet click to view a detailed trip report:  August 29-September 1, 1994* (password required)
bullet click to view maps:  area map, detailed map, profile map*
bulletnote, the * indicates these items are not linked but coming soon


 
Although every attempt is made to provide the most accurate data possible, weather and trail conditions can vary without notice and these changes may not be reflected at n2backpacking.com.  Therefore, the use of any information provided by N2 Ventures, Inc. is entirely at the viewers own risk.  Please read the User Agreement for more details and to understand the Terms of Use for this website.