Mount Philo State Park

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This trail system is currently PARTIALLY OPEN. See Trail Alerts tab for details.

Short hike offering views of Charlotte, Lake Champlain, and the Adirondack Mountains of New York.

Trail Activity

Length

3.80 miles, Network

Difficulty

Easy, Moderate

Town

Charlotte (VT)

Surface

Packed Earth/Dirt, Road, Paved

Pets

Permitted on leash

Fees

Yes

Details

Description

MUD SEASON

The House Rock Trail is currently closed for mud season, all other trails remain open. Please use caution on all trails for your own safety and to prevent damage to the trails, and be prepared to turn back if muddy conditions are encountered.

HIGH USE TRAIL

This is a busy trail system, especially on weekends between 9AM-4PM. Consider visiting outside of peak periods. Use Trail Finder to identify other nearby trails. If the parking lot is full when you arrive, please choose another trail.

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A short, moderate hike: it will take about 1-1.5 hours and will provide you with some spectacular views. There are picnic benches, a bathroom and vending machine (open seasonally), campsites, and an enclosed pavilion at the top.

Dogs are allowed but should be on leash; owners must clean up after their dogs.

Trail Manager

Visit Vermont State Parks online for more information and a printable map or contact:

VT Dept. Forests, Parks & Recreation Region 2: Rutland Region
271 North Main Street, Suite 215
Rutland, VT 05701-2423
Phone: (802) 786-0060
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Trail Tips

Plan Ahead and Prepare

Avoid hypothermia, even in warm weather, by limiting your sweat and exposure to cold water. Bring warm and dry clothes in case the shivers set in.

Directions

Trailhead Information

From Burlington, take Spear Street south. Turn right to go west on Irish Spring Hill Road. Turn left to go south onto Mount Philo Road. Continue straight. The Mount Philo State Park parking lot will be on your left. It is plowed in the winter.

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