Mount Equinox in Vermont State

Mount Equinox

Standing 3,648-feet tall, this mountain has the highest peak in the Taconic Range, making it a popular trek for adventure-loving hikers.

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Mount Equinox Details

Standing 3,648-feet tall, this mountain has the highest peak in the Taconic Range, making it a popular trek for adventure-loving hikers. You will ascend nearly 2,800-feet of elevation in just over 3 miles. But as a reward, you will have stunning views over Manchester Village and the Vermont Valley once you reach the summit and Lookout Rock. For those who want the views without sore muscles, there is a road that shoots up straight to the summit and a parking lot at the visitors center.

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Nearby Points of Interest Around Mount Equinox

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Lye Brook Falls Trail

Explore parts of the mysterious 15,680-acre Lye Brook Wilderness when you hike this wooded trail.

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Dorset Quarry

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If you are traveling through Bennington County, then it is worth spending a few hours at this beautiful little park in East Dorset.

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Lake Shaftsbury State Park

This state park is a hidden gem along the edge of the 26-acre Lake Shaftsbury in southern Vermont.