Willoughby State Forest Hiking Trails

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Willoughby State Forest features two mountains, Mount Hor and Mount Pisgah, whose sheer cliff faces make up the "Willoughby Gap" with Lake Willoughby sitting in between the cliffs. The state forest offers hiking trails with breathtaking views of the gap and the cliffs as well as swimming opportunities.
Trail Activity
Hiking
Length
26.30 miles, Network
Difficulty
Easy, Moderate, Advanced
Towns
Sutton (VT), Westmore (VT)
Surface
Packed Earth/Dirt, Rock/Ledge, Sand, Road, Unpaved
Pets
Permitted on leash
Fees
No
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Description

Willoughby State Forest provides opportunities for hikes to dramatic vistas, fire towers, waterfalls, ponds and swimming areas. 

Please see the individual trail postings for detailed descriptions of all of the hikes.

Haystack Mountain

Mount Hor

Bald Mountain

Mount Pisgah

Wheeler Mountain 

Wheeler Pond

Moose Mountain

South Shore and South Beach

 

Trail Manager

For more information about the forest visit the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks, and Recreation online or contact: 

Westmore Trails Committee
Town of Westmore
54 Hinton Hill Road
Orleans, VT 05860
Phone: (802) 525-3007
clerk@westmoreonline.org
View website
NorthWoods Stewardship Center
154 Leadership Drive/PO Box 220
East Charleston, Vermont 05833
Phone: (802) 723-6551
info@northwoodscenter.org
View website
VT Dept. Forests, Parks & Recreation District 5: St. Johnsbury District
374 Emerson Falls Road
St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
Phone: (802) 751-0136
Luke.OBrien@vermont.gov
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Trail Tips

Dispose of Waste Properly
Pack it in, pack it out. This goes for trash, leftover food, toilet paper, and hygiene products. If you brought it into nature, please bring it out.
Directions

Trailhead Information

Willoughby State Forest is accessed from VT-5A, six miles north of West Burke. 

All trails have individual postings that provide detailed directions to the trailheads. 

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View Connector Trails

Bald Mountain Trails Show | View Trail Posting
Haystack Mountain (Westmore) Show | View Trail Posting
Willoughby State Forest - Moose Mountain Trail Show | View Trail Posting
Willoughby State Forest - Mount Hor Hiking Trails Show | View Trail Posting
Willoughby State Forest - Mount Pisgah Show | View Trail Posting
Willoughby State Forest - South Shore and South Beach Trails Show | View Trail Posting
Willoughby State Forest - Wheeler Mountain Show | View Trail Posting
Willoughby State Forest - Wheeler Pond Show | View Trail Posting
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