Green Mountains hiking trails near Burlington Vermont with mountain ridges and forest landscape
75 Green Mountain Trails

Best Hikes Near Burlington, Vermont

Explore 75 stunning Green Mountain trails from Vermont's outdoor capital

Closest: 14 miles
Highest Peak: 4,393 ft
Views: Lake Champlain & Adirondacks

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⚡ Closest to Burlington 🏔️ Green Mountain Peaks 📍 All 75 Trails

Burlington: Vermont's Hiking Paradise

Burlington sits at the heart of Vermont's outdoor playground, with 75 hiking trails within easy reach. From the shores of Lake Champlain to the summits of the Green Mountains, you'll find trails for every skill level. Hike Mount Mansfield (VT's highest peak), explore Camel's Hump's alpine tundra, or enjoy sunset views from Mount Philo—all within an hour's drive.

  • ✓ Close proximity: Most trails under 1 hour from downtown
  • ✓ Variety: Lake views, mountain summits, forest walks, fire towers
  • ✓ Accessibility: Easy family hikes to challenging alpine climbs
  • ✓ Scenic drives: Beautiful routes through classic Vermont countryside
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Closest Trails to Burlington

Perfect for after-work or morning hikes

Mount Philo
968 ft

Mount Philo

0.6 mi
0.5 hrs
600 ft
Easy View
18 min
Camel's Hump
4,083 ft

Camel's Hump

9.4 mi
4.2 hrs
2200 ft
Moderate View
26 min
Mount Mansfield
4,393 ft

Mount Mansfield

6.6 mi
4 hrs
3615 ft
Hard View
27 min
Mount Ellen
4,083 ft

Mount Ellen

6.1 mi
3.5 hrs
2873 ft
Hard View
35 min
Mount Abraham
4,006 ft

Mount Abraham

2.3 mi
1.6 hrs
1693 ft
Moderate View
38 min
Snake Mountain
1,287 ft

Snake Mountain

1.8 mi
1.1 hrs
900 ft
Easy View
38 min
🏔️

Green Mountain Peaks

Classic Vermont high peaks with panoramic views

Snake Mountain
1,287 ft

Snake Mountain

1.8 mi
1.1 hrs
900 ft
Easy View
1,287 ft
Elmore Mountain
2,608 ft

Elmore Mountain

2.8 mi
1.7 hrs
1450 ft
Moderate View
2,608 ft
Spruce Mountain
3,037 ft

Spruce Mountain

3.5 mi
1.4 hrs
486 ft
Moderate View
3,037 ft
Jay Peak
3,858 ft

Jay Peak

3 mi
1.9 hrs
1700 ft
Hard View
3,858 ft
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All 75 Trails Near Burlington

Complete list sorted by distance

Mount Philo
968 ft

Mount Philo

0.6 mi
0.5 hrs
600 ft
Easy View
Camel's Hump
4,083 ft

Camel's Hump

9.4 mi
4.2 hrs
2200 ft
Moderate View
Mount Mansfield
4,393 ft

Mount Mansfield

6.6 mi
4 hrs
3615 ft
Hard View
Mount Ellen
4,083 ft

Mount Ellen

6.1 mi
3.5 hrs
2873 ft
Hard View
Mount Abraham
4,006 ft

Mount Abraham

2.3 mi
1.6 hrs
1693 ft
Moderate View
Snake Mountain
1,287 ft

Snake Mountain

1.8 mi
1.1 hrs
900 ft
Easy View
Stowe Pinnacle
2,740 ft

Stowe Pinnacle

3.7 mi
1.6 hrs
788 ft
Moderate View
Giant Mountain
4,627 ft

Giant Mountain

5.4 mi
5.2 hrs
3122 ft
Hard View
Mount Hunger
3,539 ft

Mount Hunger

4.3 mi
2.6 hrs
2300 ft
Moderate View
Elmore Mountain
2,608 ft

Elmore Mountain

2.8 mi
1.7 hrs
1450 ft
Moderate View
Whiteface Mountain
4,867 ft

Whiteface Mountain

10.6 mi
8.3 hrs
2543 ft
Hard View
Cascade Mountain
4,098 ft

Cascade Mountain

4.5 mi
4 hrs
2030 ft
Moderate View
Big Slide Mountain
4,240 ft

Big Slide Mountain

8.9 mi
7.6 hrs
3416 ft
Hard View
Spruce Mountain
3,037 ft

Spruce Mountain

3.5 mi
1.4 hrs
486 ft
Moderate View
Mount Marcy
5,344 ft

Mount Marcy

14 mi
11.1 hrs
3552 ft
Hard View
Mount Colden
4,714 ft

Mount Colden

16.4 mi
13.4 hrs
4834 ft
Expert View
Algonquin Peak
5,114 ft

Algonquin Peak

7.3 mi
6.4 hrs
3007 ft
Hard View
Jay Peak
3,858 ft

Jay Peak

3 mi
1.9 hrs
1700 ft
Hard View
Mount Hor
2,648 ft

Mount Hor

1.9 mi
1 hrs
700 ft
Easy View
Pico Peak
3,957 ft

Pico Peak

5.8 mi
3.3 hrs
2731 ft
Moderate View
Mount Pisgah
2,751 ft

Mount Pisgah

1.5 mi
1.2 hrs
1500 ft
Moderate View
Killington Peak
4,229 ft

Killington Peak

2.9 mi
2.1 hrs
2255 ft
Hard View
Burke Mountain
3,267 ft

Burke Mountain

2.1 mi
1.2 hrs
983 ft
Moderate View
White Rocks
2,680 ft

White Rocks

1.9 mi
0.8 hrs
300 ft
Easy View
Mount Moosilauke
4,802 ft

Mount Moosilauke

4.9 mi
2.1 hrs
1024 ft
Hard View
North Kinsman
4,293 ft

North Kinsman

9.6 mi
4.7 hrs
2930 ft
Hard View
South Kinsman
4,358 ft

South Kinsman

8.8 mi
4.6 hrs
3247 ft
Hard View
Cannon Mountain
4,100 ft

Cannon Mountain

4.2 mi
2.7 hrs
2507 ft
Hard View
Okemo Mountain
3,343 ft

Okemo Mountain

3.7 mi
2.3 hrs
2100 ft
Moderate View
Mount Lafayette
5,260 ft

Mount Lafayette

8.9 mi
4.9 hrs
3900 ft
Hard View
Mount Lincoln
5,089 ft

Mount Lincoln

7.8 mi
4.5 hrs
3900 ft
Hard View
Mount Ascutney
3,150 ft

Mount Ascutney

5.4 mi
3 hrs
2389 ft
Moderate View
Mount Liberty
4,459 ft

Mount Liberty

6.4 mi
3.8 hrs
3273 ft
Hard View
Mount Garfield
4,500 ft

Mount Garfield

6 mi
3.3 hrs
2613 ft
Hard View
Mount Flume
4,328 ft

Mount Flume

6.2 mi
3.7 hrs
3167 ft
Hard View
Owl's Head
4,025 ft

Owl's Head

18 mi
7.6 hrs
3110 ft
Hard View
Galehead Mountain
4,024 ft

Galehead Mountain

10.2 mi
4.7 hrs
2684 ft
Hard View
North Twin Mountain
4,761 ft

North Twin Mountain

8.6 mi
4.6 hrs
3379 ft
Hard View
South Twin Mountain
4,902 ft

South Twin Mountain

10 mi
5.1 hrs
3543 ft
Hard View
West Bond
4,540 ft

West Bond

20 mi
8.7 hrs
4019 ft
Hard View
Mount Hale
4,054 ft

Mount Hale

4.4 mi
2.7 hrs
2533 ft
Moderate View
Bondcliff
4,265 ft

Bondcliff

17.8 mi
7.6 hrs
3341 ft
Hard View
Mount Bond
4,698 ft

Mount Bond

19 mi
8.4 hrs
4101 ft
Hard View
Mount Zealand
4,260 ft

Mount Zealand

11.2 mi
5.5 hrs
3481 ft
Moderate View
Mount Cardigan
3,121 ft

Mount Cardigan

2.4 mi
1.7 hrs
1751 ft
Moderate View
Bromley Mountain
3,260 ft

Bromley Mountain

5.1 mi
2.2 hrs
996 ft
Moderate View
Mount Waumbek
4,006 ft

Mount Waumbek

7.2 mi
3.8 hrs
2844 ft
Moderate View
Mount Cabot
4,170 ft

Mount Cabot

10.4 mi
4.6 hrs
2257 ft
Moderate View
Mount Tom
4,051 ft

Mount Tom

5.8 mi
2.8 hrs
1826 ft
Moderate View
Mount Hancock
4,420 ft

Mount Hancock

5.2 mi
3 hrs
2600 ft
Hard View
Mount Tecumseh
4,003 ft

Mount Tecumseh

4.4 mi
2.9 hrs
2904 ft
Hard View
Mount Osceola
4,340 ft

Mount Osceola

4.1 mi
2.5 hrs
2361 ft
Hard View
Welch Dickey
2,734 ft

Welch Dickey

3.6 mi
2.1 hrs
1800 ft
Moderate View
Mount Field
4,340 ft

Mount Field

6.2 mi
3.9 hrs
3607 ft
Moderate View
Mount Willey
4,285 ft

Mount Willey

7.6 mi
4.1 hrs
3122 ft
Moderate View
Mount Equinox
3,848 ft

Mount Equinox

3.7 mi
2.6 hrs
2695 ft
Hard View
Mount Carrigain
4,700 ft

Mount Carrigain

6.4 mi
4.1 hrs
4018 ft
Hard View
Mount Willard
2,865 ft

Mount Willard

1.8 mi
1.6 hrs
2040 ft
Moderate View
Mount Jackson
4,052 ft

Mount Jackson

5.2 mi
1.9 hrs
236 ft
Moderate View
Mount Pierce
4,312 ft

Mount Pierce

6.4 mi
3.4 hrs
2538 ft
Moderate View
Mount Webster
3,910 ft

Mount Webster

5.6 mi
1.9 hrs
9 ft
Moderate View
Mount Eisenhower
4,760 ft

Mount Eisenhower

6.6 mi
3.3 hrs
2147 ft
Moderate View
Arethusa Falls
2,000 ft

Arethusa Falls

1.6 mi
0.7 hrs
247 ft
Moderate View
North Tripyramid
4,180 ft

North Tripyramid

10.2 mi
4.9 hrs
2916 ft
Hard View
Mount Jefferson
5,712 ft

Mount Jefferson

5.4 mi
3.4 hrs
3288 ft
Hard View
Middle Tripyramid
4,140 ft

Middle Tripyramid

11 mi
5.2 hrs
3050 ft
Hard View
Mount Monroe
5,372 ft

Mount Monroe

6.2 mi
3.4 hrs
2740 ft
Hard View
Mount Washington
6,288 ft

Mount Washington

8.5 mi
5 hrs
4354 ft
Hard View
Mount Adams
5,793 ft

Mount Adams

9 mi
5.3 hrs
4612 ft
Hard View
Mount Isolation
4,004 ft

Mount Isolation

14.6 mi
7.2 hrs
4750 ft
Hard View
Mount Madison
5,367 ft

Mount Madison

8.2 mi
4.9 hrs
4260 ft
Hard View
Mount Whiteface
4,020 ft

Mount Whiteface

8.6 mi
4.7 hrs
3739 ft
Hard View
Stratton Mountain
3,936 ft

Stratton Mountain

3 mi
1.7 hrs
1460 ft
Moderate View
Mount Passaconaway
4,043 ft

Mount Passaconaway

9.2 mi
4.4 hrs
2717 ft
Moderate View
Wildcat D
4,062 ft

Wildcat D

5.6 mi
3 hrs
2318 ft
Hard View

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best hike near Burlington?
The best hikes near Burlington include Mount Mansfield (VT's highest peak, 45 min drive), Camel's Hump (iconic alpine summit, 1 hour), and Mount Philo (easy family hike with Lake Champlain views, 20 min). Each offers unique Vermont scenery and varying difficulty levels.
Are there easy hikes near Burlington for families?
Yes! Mount Philo State Park offers an easy 1.2-mile loop with stunning Lake Champlain views, perfect for kids. Snake Mountain and Stowe Pinnacle are also family-friendly with moderate elevation gain and rewarding summit views.
When is the best time to hike near Burlington?
Late spring through fall (May-October) offers the best hiking weather. September-October provides spectacular fall foliage. Summer (June-August) can be buggy but offers the most stable weather. Winter hiking (December-March) requires microspikes and experience. April is "mud season"—trails are often closed or very muddy.

Burlington Hiking Tips

🚗 Getting to Trailheads

  • • Most trails: 20-60 minute scenic drives from downtown
  • • Route 100: Vermont's most scenic highway to Stowe area
  • • I-89: Quick access to northern Green Mountains
  • • Limited cell service in mountains—download maps offline

🌲 Vermont-Specific Tips

  • • Mud season (April): Many trails closed for erosion control
  • • Black flies (May-June): Bring bug spray and head nets
  • • Fall foliage (late Sep-Oct): Expect crowds, arrive early
  • • Winter: Ice is common even on easy trails

🎒 What to Bring

  • • Layers: Weather changes quickly at elevation
  • • Bug spray: Essential May-July
  • • Water: 2+ liters per person
  • • Microspikes: For ice (Oct-May)

🏪 Local Resources

  • • Outdoor Gear Exchange (Burlington): Gear & advice
  • • Green Mountain Club: Trail conditions & maps
  • • Local breweries: Perfect post-hike stops
  • • Farm stands: Fresh Vermont snacks on drive home