Viewpoints in Vermont

Vermont's Iconic Vistas

Vermont’s landscape is defined by the rolling Green Mountains, glacial lakes, and historic timber architecture. This collection spans the state's most significant vantage points, including the high-altitude summits of Killington Peak, the dramatic cliffs of Mount Pisgah overlooking Lake Willoughby, and numerous 19th-century covered bridges. These locations offer a cross-section of New England’s natural geography, from the Lake Champlain causeway to the dense forests of the Northeast Kingdom.

Vermont's Iconic Vistas — Map

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Middle Covered Bridge

A 1969 Town lattice truss bridge in Woodstock spanning the Ottauquechee River.

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Stratton Mountain

Stratton Mountain is a mountain located in Windham County, Vermont, in the Green Mountain National Forest.

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Killington Peak

Killington Peak is the second highest summit in the Green Mountains and in the U.S. state of Vermont.

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Jay Peak

Jay Peak is a mountain located about 5 miles south of the Canada–US border, in Jay and Westfield, Orleans County, Vermont, of which it is…

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Mount Tom

Mount Tom is a small peak, standing at 1357 feet, located in the town of Woodstock, Vermont.

Daniel Case / CC BY 2.0

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Camel's Hump

Camel's Hump is a mountain in the Green Mountains in the U.S. state of Vermont.

From the nek / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Burke Mountain

Burke Mountain is a mountain located in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont.

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Mount Pisgah

Mount Pisgah is a mountain in Westmore, Vermont. It is located on the east side of Lake Willoughby and constitutes the eastern side of …

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Green Chair Overlook

Scenic overlook located on the Sunset Ridge Trail of Mount Mansfield.

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Green Chair II

Secondary vantage point on the slopes of Mount Mansfield.

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North Overlook

Cliffside viewpoint on the Mount Pisgah trail overlooking Lake Willoughby.

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Sand Bar Causeway

A 1.5-mile causeway across Lake Champlain connecting Milton to South Hero.

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South Overlook

Southern vantage point on the Mount Pisgah ridge with views of the glacial lake below.

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East Fairfield Covered Bridge

An 1865 Queenpost truss bridge spanning Black Creek in East Fairfield.

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Chipman Hill viewpoint

Hilltop overlook in Middlebury providing views of the Adirondacks and Green Mountains.

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West Overlook

Viewpoint on the western side of the Mount Pisgah trail system.

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Pulpit Rock

A prominent rock outcropping on Mount Pisgah offering vertical views of Lake Willoughby.

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North Overlook

High-elevation viewpoint on the northern section of the Mount Pisgah trail.

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North Overlook

Trailside overlook providing views of the Northeast Kingdom landscape.

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East Overlook

Viewpoint located on the Mount Hor side of the Lake Willoughby gap.

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West Overlook

Western-facing overlook on the Mount Pisgah hiking trail.

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Amazing 360 view from Firetower

Observation tower at the summit of Mount Olga in Molly Stark State Park.

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Sentinal Rock State Park

Features a massive glacial erratic and panoramic views of the Black River Valley.

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East Overlook

Eastern-facing viewpoint on the Mount Hor trail system.

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West Overlook

Western-facing viewpoint on the Mount Hor trail system.

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West Overlook

Scenic overlook on the western ridge of the Willoughby State Forest.

Worrall Covered Bridge

An 1870 Town lattice truss bridge spanning the Williams River in Rockingham.

Bartonsville Covered Bridge

A reconstructed Town lattice truss bridge spanning the Williams River.

Gorham Covered Bridge

An 1841 Town lattice truss bridge spanning Otter Creek in Pittsford.

Overlook View

Scenic viewpoint overlooking the Green Mountain National Forest.

Depot Covered Bridge

An 1840 Town lattice truss bridge crossing Otter Creek.

Cooley Covered Bridge

An 1849 Town lattice truss bridge with a 50-foot span over Otter Creek.

Pond & Beaverdam

Natural viewing area within the Green Mountain National Forest near Woodford.

Moxley Covered Bridge

An 1883 Queenpost truss bridge spanning the Second Branch of the White River.

View Point

Scenic stop along Route 2 near the Sand Bar Causeway.

Brown's River Covered Bridge

Also known as the Westford Bridge, built in 1837 with a Town lattice design.

Silent Cliff

A 0.4-mile hike from the Long Trail offering views of the Middlebury Gap.

Sanderson Covered Bridge

An 1840 Town lattice truss bridge in Brandon spanning Otter Creek.

Pine Brook Covered Bridge

An 1872 Kingpost truss bridge in Waitsfield spanning Pine Brook.

Owl's Head Overlook

Panoramic viewpoint in Groton State Forest overlooking Lake Groton.

East Shoreham Covered Railroad Bridge

An 1897 Howe truss bridge, one of the few remaining covered railroad bridges in the US.

Columbia Covered Bridge

A 1912 Howe truss bridge connecting Lemington, Vermont, and Columbia, New Hampshire.

South Pomfret Covered Bridge

Known as the Smith Bridge, a 19th-century timber crossing in South Pomfret.

Mt Tom

A 1,357-foot peak in Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park.

Lincoln Covered Bridge

An 1877 bridge in Woodstock, featuring a rare wooden Pratt truss design.

Gifford Covered Bridge

A 1904 Queenpost truss bridge in Randolph spanning the White River.

Kingsbury Covered Bridge

A 1904 Queenpost truss bridge in Randolph, also known as the Hyde Bridge.

Braley Covered Bridge

A 1904 Queenpost truss bridge crossing the Second Branch of the White River.

Kents Ledge

Rocky outcrop in South Royalton offering views of the White River Valley.

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