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Mount Ascutney
This mountain has it all wooded forests, crystal clear streams, cascading waterfalls, and of course, jaw-dropping views.
Plan Around Mount Ascutney
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Mount Ascutney Details
This mountain has it all wooded forests, crystal clear streams, cascading waterfalls, and of course, jaw-dropping views. Climbing to the top of this 2,514-foot tall mountain can be done by one of four different hiking trails, Weathersfield, Windsor, Brownsville, or Futures. The most popular routes are the Weathersfield or Windsor Trails, as they take you past some beautiful waterfalls and scenic outlooks over the valleys below. More experienced hikers can choose the Futures Trail, which is the longest at 4.6-miles one way.
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Nearby Parks Around Mount Ascutney
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Mount Ascutney
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2.3 mi away
Mount Ascutney State Park
Unlike other areas in Vermont, this large state park has more to offer than just hiking (although there are more than 12 miles of trails if that is something you are interested in).
4.2 mi away
Wilgus State Park
Take a drive through the charming town of Weathersfield, and you will come across this beautiful state park.
4.5 mi away
Old Constitution House
Considered to be the birthplace of Vermont, this home is where the Constitution of the Free and Independent State of Vermont was signed on July 8, 1977.
6.0 mi away
Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park
Augustus Saint-Gaudens was one of the greatest American sculptors -- the Adams Memorial in Washington, D.C. and the Robert Gould Shaw Memorial in Boston are among his finest works.
10.5 mi away
Scenic Route 100 Byway
This byway runs from practically the entire length of Vermont and is arguably one of the most scenic routes in the entire state.
