Hiking in Stratton Mountain, Vermont: trails, map and practical info

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Stratton Mountain is one of Southern Vermont's most rewarding summit hikes, offering genuine backcountry experience on one of New England's most historically significant trails. The main route to Stratton's summit follows the Long Trail and Appalachian Trail, which share the same footpath through this section of the Green Mountains. Despite its 3,940-foot elevation, this hike is rated Easy and typically takes around 4 to 5 hours to complete for a 7.6 mile (12.2 km) round trip. It's an accessible full-day outing, and the payoff is real.

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The most common starting point is the Long Trail/Appalachian Trail trailhead parking area on Stratton-Arlington Road, accessible from Arlington or Stratton. Parking is available at the trailhead. There are no fees to hike the Long Trail through this section, though the Green Mountain Club maintains the trail and welcomes support from hikers who use it regularly.

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"elevation_gain": "Elevation gain: 520 m one-way",
"distance": "Distance: 7.6 miles round trip (12.2 km)"
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