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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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Everything you need to know before you goStarting Point
To access the hiking trails, you can start at the main trailhead located at the Stratton Mountain Resort. The address for parking is 5 Village Lodge Road, Stratton Mountain, VT 05155. Additionally, there is another trailhead option at the Stratton-Arlington Road (Kelly Stand Road) parking area. This location provides access to the Long Trail/Appalachian Trail section leading up the mountain.
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- Hiking shoes Essential
- → Salomon Elixir Tour Mid WP · 203.38 $
- Layered clothing Essential
- Rain jacket Essential
- Trekking poles
- → Black Diamond Trail Ergo Cork · 69.99 $
- Headlamp
- → Petzl Actik Core 625 · 103.95 $
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