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Spruce Mountain

Montpelier Vermont Hikes

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Spruce Mountain - Montpelier Vermont Hikes

About 12 miles east of Montpelier, midway between U.S. Highways 2 and 302. A family hike through a state forest to the summit of Spruce Mountain. Special attractions: Peaceful woodlands with reliable fire tower views.

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Trail Statistics & Information
Activity Type: Hiking
Nearby City: Montpelier
Length: 4.3 total miles
Elevation Gain: 1,300 feet
Trail Type: Out-and-back
Skill Level: Moderate
Duration: 4 hours.
Season: Spring, Summer, Fall
Local Contacts: Agency of Natural Resources, Department of Forests, Parks, and Recreation, District V, 802-748-8788
Local Maps: USGS Knox Mountain quad
Topo Map: Spruce Mountain Topographic Map
Guide Book: Hiking Vermont Guide Book
Driving Directions: View Guide
Trail Directions: View Guide
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Recent Trail Reviews

Bridget Rating:
Date of Trip: 7/17/2006
+1 Props
The hike is a bit more strenuous than the "moderate" category. T…
Robert Rating:
Date of Trip: 7/6/2006
0 Props
The first mile up the trail is an easy climb. The last mile is steep. You a…

Weather Conditions

  1. Rest Of Tonight
    Cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Lows in the upper 30s. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.

  2. Saturday
    Partly sunny. Highs in the mid to upper 40s. Light and variable winds.

  3. Saturday Night
    Clear. Lows in the lower to mid 20s. Light and variable winds.

  4. Sunday
    Sunny. Highs in the mid 40s. Light and variable winds.

About This Trail Guide

Hiking Vermont
Hiking Vermont

by Larry Pletcher (Falcon Publishing)

On the hiking paths of Vermont signs are not very common. Hikers need to know the right topographica…

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