Silent Cliff
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A short spur off the Long Trail leads to far-reaching views to he south from Silent Cliff.
Trail Activity
Hiking
Length
0.40 miles, One Way
Difficulty
Moderate
Town
Hancock (VT)
Surface
Packed Earth/Dirt, Rock/Ledge
Pets
Permitted
Fees
No
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Description

The Silent Cliff Trail is spur off the Long Trail, 0.4 miles north of VT-125/Middlebury Gap. The blue-blazed trail proceeds 0.4 miles to the east, leading to Silent Cave and Silent Cliff. From the cliff, Monastery Gap, the Green Mountains beyond, and the Middlebury College Snow Bowl are visible to the south.

Trail Manager

For additional information, visit the Green Mountain Club website, or contact:

Green Mountain National Forest: Supervisor's Office - Rutland

Green Mountain National Forest: Supervisor's Office - Rutland
231 North Main Street
Rutland, VT 05701
Phone: (802) 747-6700
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Green Mountain Club

Green Mountain Club
4711 Waterbury-Stowe Rd.
Waterbury Center, VT 05677
Phone: (802) 244-7037
gmc@greenmountainclub.org
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