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Trail description
Big Jay is a summit in northern Vermont. Its summit is at 1,154 m (3,786 ft), according to Wikipedia, and the listing rates it moderate.
A summit with no official trail
According to Wikipedia, there is no official hiking trail on Big Jay: an unmaintained herd path leads to the summit from Jay Peak, and there is a summit register. Since there is no official trail, plan your route ahead with a map or GPS.
Where Big Jay is
Big Jay is in the northern Green Mountains, on the border of Franklin and Orleans counties. Its summit is the highest point of Franklin County. Also according to Wikipedia, Little Jay (970 m, 3,182 ft) lies to the south and Jay Peak (1,178 m, 3,865 ft) to the northeast. Big Jay's prominence is 120 m (380 ft).
A protected habitat
Wikipedia reports that in the summer of 2007 two men cut an illegal ski trail several hundred yards down the eastern side of the protected habitat. According to Wikipedia, stay clear of the scar left by this vandalism.
Planning your outing
- Summit elevation: 1,154 m
- Access: no official trail; unmaintained herd path from Jay Peak
- Navigation: map or GPS
Big Jay is not a first hike: it has no official trail, only an unmaintained herd path from Jay Peak.
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Everything you need to know before you goStarting Point
To access the hiking trails, you can start at the following trailheads:
Jay Peak Resort Parking Lot: Located at 830 Jay Peak Road, Jay, VT 05859. This is a common starting point for accessing the trails leading to the summit.
Long Trail North Trailhead: Situated on Route 242, approximately 3 miles west of the resort. There is a small parking area available for hikers.
These locations provide convenient access to the hiking routes in the area.
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