Forêt nationale de Green Mountain

Randonnées et sommets de la Forêt nationale de Green Mountain

Green Mountain Summits & Shelters

Explore the rugged terrain of Vermont's Green Mountain National Forest along the historic Long Trail. This collection features prominent summits like Killington Peak—the state’s second-highest point—and Stratton Mountain, alongside essential hiker infrastructure. The list includes diverse overnight options ranging from the fireplace-equipped Spruce Peak Shelter to the high-elevation Cooper Lodge. These sites provide critical refuge and designated camping areas for trekkers navigating the primary peaks of the Green Mountain range.

Green Mountain Summits & Shelters — Carte

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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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B

Killington Peak

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

C

Pico Peak

Pico Peak is a mountain in the Green Mountains in Rutland County, Vermont, United States. Pico Peak is flanked to the south by Ramshead Peak.

D

Haystack Mountain

Haystack Mountain is located in Wilmington, Vermont, and is part of the Green Mountains mountain range.

E

Summit Lodge

Alpine hut located near the summit of Haystack Mountain in the southern Green Mountains.

F

Cooper Lodge

High-elevation stone shelter located just below the summit of Killington Peak. It serves as the highest overnight site on the Long Trail.

G

Stratton Pond Shelter

Large wooden shelter located near the shores of Stratton Pond at the junction of the Long Trail and Appalachian Trail. Use requires a small fee.

H

Spruce Peak Shelter

Free wilderness hut featuring an internal wood-burning fireplace, located along the Long Trail north of Manchester.

I

Skyline Lodge

Log cabin style shelter situated at 3,262 feet overlooking Skylight Pond within the Breadloaf Wilderness.

J

Goddard Shelter

Free backcountry shelter located near the summit of Glastenbury Mountain and a historic fire observation tower.

K

Battell Shelter

Long Trail shelter located on the southern approach to Mount Abraham, maintained by the Green Mountain Club.

L

Stratton View Tenting Area

Paid backcountry camping area located north of Stratton Pond featuring designated tent platforms.