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Hiking in Vermont

Hiking at the Dorset Area

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Trails: 3 trails up 3 different mountains, the tallest of which is Dorset Peak at 3,730 feet. Some of the trails may not be maintained.
Access fee: None
Nearest town: Dorset, VT
Trail map: Day Hiker's Guide to Vermont guidebook available from the GMC
Web site:
Points of interest: The summit is forest-covered so has limited views.
Other activities:
Lodging: Burlington has several hotels and other accommodations
Camping: Emerald Lake State Park has 67 tent sites and 37 lean-tos
Weather forecast: Manchester
Tourism info: Dorset Chamber | Manchester Area Chamber
Getting to the trail: Trailheads are at different locations in the Dorset area. The Dorset Peak trailhead is about 4 miles northeast of Dorset. Follow Dorset Hollow Road to Upper Hollow Road, continue on Upper Hollow to Tower Road. Follow Tower Road until it becomes impassble then start walking.
Map of local region: Dorset Peak trailhead

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