to the summit. the to

ahead, up the final steep, rocky, 0.2 mile scramble scramble mile 0.2 rocky, steep, final the up ahead,

the blue-blazed Killington Spur continues continues Trail Spur Killington blue-blazed the

Long- departs to the right while while right the to departs trail Long-Appalachian

the lodge at a group of tent platforms, the the platforms, tent of group a at lodge the

reaches Cooper Lodge. One-hundred feet above above feet One-hundred Lodge. Cooper reaches 1.0 miles to return to your starting point. starting your to return to miles 1.0

Long/Appalachian Trail and in another 0.1 miles, miles, 0.1 another in and Trail Long/Appalachian US Rt. 4 at . Follow Rt. 4 west for for west 4 Rt. Follow Pass. Sherburne at 4 Rt. US

is joined from the left by the white-blazed white-blazed the by left the from joined is north on the Sherburne Pass trail for 2.9 miles to to miles 2.9 for trail Pass Sherburne the on north

the brook, and climbs steadily for 1.3 miles where it it where miles 1.3 for steadily climbs and brook, the visiting the Peak return to the camp and continue continue and camp the to return Peak the visiting

of Brewers Brook. The trail then turns right, leaves leaves right, turns then trail The Brook. Brewers of summit starts at the north side of the camp. After After camp. the of side north the at starts summit

generally following, and twice bridging the course course the bridging twice and following, generally 0.4 miles to Pico Camp. The Pico link to Peak Pico to link Pico The Camp. Pico to miles 0.4

proceeds to the east for 2.0 miles on a gentle grade, grade, gentle a on miles 2.0 for east the to proceeds follow the Sherburne Pass Trail (blue blazes) for for blazes) (blue Trail Pass Sherburne the follow

Route Description: Route The blue blazed Bucklin Trail Trail Bucklin blazed blue The miles and arrive at Jungle Junction. Turn left and and left Turn Junction. Jungle at arrive and miles

Scott Shelter on the right. Travel an additional 1.9 1.9 additional an Travel right. the on Shelter Scott

back of the parking area. parking the of back

climb. Travel 1.9 miles to a spur trail to Churchill Churchill to trail spur a to miles 1.9 Travel climb.

Park in the parking area; start your hike from the the from hike your start area; parking the in Park

then bears left to begin a more or less steady steady less or more a begin to left bears then

Junction

turn with a parking area and trailhead on the left. left. the on trailhead and area parking a with turn

Jungle

shares a bridge with the Catamount Ski Trail and and Trail Ski Catamount the with bridge a shares

Boardwalks and Walkways and Boardwalks Streams and Rivers and Streams Disabled Access Disabled Appalachian/ Appalachian/Long Picnic Areas Picnic

unmarked Brewers Corner, a sharp, 90-degree right right 90-degree sharp, a Corner, Brewers unmarked

Route Description Route : The Long Trail (white blazes) blazes) (white Trail Long The :

Lakes and Ponds and Lakes 100 Foot Contours Foot 100 Ski Resorts Ski Appalachian Trail Appalachian Parking Areas Parking

onto Wheelerville Rd. Travel for 4.1 miles to to miles 4.1 for Travel Rd. Wheelerville onto

Wetlands Major Roads Major Restrooms Long Trail Long Hiking Hiking

Travel approximately 5.5 miles and then turn Left Left turn then and miles 5.5 approximately Travel southwest corner of the parking lot. parking the of corner southwest

Roads

Shelters Trail Views

Directions to Trailhead: Trailhead: to Directions Travel west on US Rt. 4. 4. Rt. US on west Travel Trail crossing parking area. Start your hike at the the at hike your Start area. parking crossing Trail

Shelter

Long/Appalachian the into left turn Mountain, Pico Camp Pico

0.1 miles to the upper terminal of the Gondola. Gondola. the of terminal upper the to miles 0.1

toward Pico Mountain resort. After Pico Pico After resort. Mountain Pico toward

of Rutland. A trail leads east from the summit for for summit the from east leads trail A Rutland. of

Directions to Trailhead: to Directions Travel west on US Rt. 4 4 Rt. US on west Travel

White, and Adirondack ranges and nearby city city nearby and ranges Adirondack and White,

Lodge view to include mountains of the Green, Taconic, Taconic, Green, the of mountains include to view hole in the ground. the in hole

Cooper

Shelter

above tree line in . It affords a 360 degree degree 360 a affords It Vermont. in line tree above left where a running stream disappears into a a into disappears stream running a where left Churchill Scott Churchill

Peak represents one of the few alpine regions regions alpine few the of one represents Peak from Sherburne Pass notice the sinkhole on the the on sinkhole the notice Pass Sherburne from Disabled Access Disabled

Features & Points of Interest: of Points & Features Features & Points of Interest of Points & Features At 4,241’, Killington Killington 4,241’, At : About a mile mile a About :

Ski Resorts Ski

Pond Restrooms

Hiking Level: Hiking Hiking Level Hiking Difficult : Difficult :

Pico Pico

Shelters

scramble with some use of hands on final 0.2 miles. 0.2 final on hands of use some with scramble walk to complete the loop. the complete to walk Picnic Areas Picnic

Terrain Terrain : Mostly standard trail; a steep, rocky rocky steep, a trail; standard Mostly : : Mountain trail, plus a 1-mile highway highway 1-mile a plus trail, Mountain : Parking Areas Parking

Peak Hiking Trails Hiking

Elevation Gain: Elevation Elevation Gain Elevation 2,500 Feet 2,500 : 2,000 Feet 2,000 : Snowdon

Ski Resort Ski Views

Pico Mountain Pico

Length: Length 7.2 Miles 7.2 : 8.5 Miles 8.5 : Boardwalks and Walkways and Boardwalks

Lakes and Ponds and Lakes

second highest peak in Vermont. Vermont. in peak highest second views of Vermont. Vermont. of views

Wetlands

view in Rutland County. is the the is Peak Killington County. Rutland in view hiker up to the top of Pico Peak with gorgeous gorgeous with Peak Pico of top the to up hiker Streams and Rivers and Streams

Overview: Overview: Climb to the highest point and the best best the and point highest the to Climb This is a hike for the more advanced advanced more the for hike a is This

100 Foot Contours Foot 100 Head

Rams

Major Roads Major

Roads

Killington

Killington

Appalachian/Long Trail Appalachian/Long

Appalachian Trail Appalachian

Long Trail & Sherburne Pass Trail Pass Sherburne & Trail Long Trail Bucklin the

Long Trail Long

Pico Peak Loop Via the the Via Loop Peak Pico Via Peak Killington Trail

PINE HILL PARK – Rutland For more information and detailed maps, visit pinehillpark.org Hiking Guidelines Hiking Trails Overview Leave your itinerary and schedule with Killington Region Killington Region a responsible person Wear supportive, comfortable shoes, Hiking/Biking Guide Hiking/Biking Guide and dress in waterproof layers Know your abilities and pack accordingly– High above Killington at the crossroads of Vermont bring water, sunblock, a snack, and a lies the intersection of two renowned and historic first-aid kit hiking trails that beckon hikers and trekkers from Killington Community Bike Trail around the world: the Appalachian Trail and the If you’re unsure of what trail to take, Thundering Falls Trail Long Trail. These two celebrated trails provide backtrack until you re-gain your bearings Blue Ridge Mountain challenge and gratification to everyone from the Deer Leap Rock Trail Don’t litter – only carry in what you River Road Loop Trail most experienced hikers and trekkers to first-timers can carry out wishing to experience the awe and adventure of hiking in Vermont’s . Do not disrupt any wildlife Pico Peak Pine Hill Park Mission Farm Trails Included in this map are ten hikes ranging from Conduct a ‘tick-check’ after you’ve easy to difficult. Each map provides the following completed your hike Killington Peak information: overview, trail length, elevation gain, terrain, hiking level, features, directions to trailhead THANK YOU TO TH 16 ROUTE 100 and route description. OUR PARTNERS Guernsey Brook TH 16 Trail Categories Whether you’re looking for a day of adventure, a KILLINGTON MOUNTAIN BIKEROUTE CLUB 100 short family walk, or a moderate hike to a scenic GREEN MOUNTAIN TRAILS – Pitts eld Easy: Most of these trails are relatively short vista, this map will provide all the information Amee and less than two miles long with few steep For more informationFarm and detailed maps, visit www.gmtrails.org you need. Tweed River pitches and many flat or gentle sections where Middle Ravine You are invited to explore, discover and celebrate Barn Dance you can catch your breath. The vertical climb Fusters

the very best of Vermont hiking in Killington. Pittsfield Bubba T is normally less than 750 feet. Pitt Stop rail General Store Echo Lake Vista Trail Casa Bella Moderate: Most trails rated ‘moderate’ are Fusters

Fusters Middle Ravine Middle TOWN OF Ravine Middle less than three miles long. They climb fairly I-89

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US-4 All directions on this map start from the Killington Region sign located TH 21 Escalator and 1,500 feet. You should allow half a day. Luvin' It Overlook Trail Maps Legend at the bottom of Killington Road and its intersection with Route 4. Miles 0 .1 .2 .4 VAST Difficult: Trails rated ‘difficult’ tend to be Riverside Upper Bubba

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Green OVERLOOKS Roland Run only if you are in excellent physical condition.

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