West Peak Trail Ascutney
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Vermont · windsor County

West Peak Trail Ascutney

Summit approach to Ascutney's western high point with mountain views.

Rating
Length
4.2 mi
Difficulty
5
County
windsor

About This Trail

A summit approach to Mount Ascutney’s western high point through mixed forest on the granite monadnock towering above the Connecticut River Valley. The route rewards with mountain views across to the Green and White Mountain ranges from Ascutney’s distinctive 3,144-foot profile.

Location

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Coordinates: 43.4174433, -72.4062764

Getting There

From I-91, take exit 8 to Mount Ascutney State Park on Route 44A. Drive the 3.7-mile paved auto road to the upper parking lot in the saddle, then hike 0.5 miles to West Peak.

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