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Hiking in Northeast Kingdom: find your next outing

One outing. Just the right one.

Compare the 18 hiking trails in Northeast Kingdom by duration, level and access.

By François Dumaine · updated January 30, 2026

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Hiking in Northeast Kingdom

Our favourites in Northeast Kingdom

Three ways to get out there.

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Hiking trails in Northeast Kingdom

18 trails: our 3 favourites above, then 6 more

Jay Peak

Jay

  • 3 hr 15 min walk
  • 4.8 km
  • Dogs: to be confirmed

Owls Head Mt.

Groton

  • 5 hr 30 min walk
  • 16.0 km
  • Dogs: to be confirmed

Burke Mountain

East Burke

  • 3 hr 5 min walk
  • 5.6 km
  • Dogs: to be confirmed

Echo Lake Trail

West Charleston

  • 1 hr 15 min walk
  • 2.4 km
  • Dogs: to be confirmed

Before you go

Access & booking

Fees and access conditions are on each trail page.

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Season & conditions

Trails can close or change with the season: thaw, snow, maintenance. Each trail page links to the site manager, who publishes closures.

Our practical tips

With your dog

The dog rules are not yet confirmed on our trail pages for this region.

Our practical tips

Counts based on our 18 trails in Northeast Kingdom; details and sources are on each trail page.

Frequently asked questions

How many hiking trails are there in Northeast Kingdom?

We list 18: 7 easy, 8 moderate and 3 hard.

Which hike should I start with in Northeast Kingdom?

Among the 7 easy trails, start with Echo Lake Trail (2.4 km, 1 hr 15 min), Maidstone State Park (3.2 km, 1 hr 15 min) and Deer Run Trl (2.4 km, 1 hr 15 min). Each trail page gives the duration, the level and the access conditions.

How do I check conditions before I go?

Each trail page links to the site manager's website (park, municipality, reserve), which publishes closures and rules. During the thaw and after heavy rain, some trails may be closed.

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