Mount Philo Summit Trail
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Vermont · chittenden County

Mount Philo Summit Trail

Short summit route with expansive views over Lake Champlain.

Rating
Length
2.0 mi
Difficulty
3
County
chittenden

About This Trail

A steep but short 1.7-mile climb in Charlotte to panoramic views of Lake Champlain and the Adirondack Mountains from Adirondack chairs at the summit. One of Vermont’s oldest state parks delivers big reward for modest effort, with clear-day views stretching into New York.

Location

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Coordinates: 44.27838630000001, -73.21623509999999

Getting There

From Charlotte, take Route 7 south 3 miles from Ferry Road. Turn left on State Park Road and continue 0.5 miles to Mount Philo State Park. Park at the base lot at the intersection with Mount Philo Road.

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