Willoughby State Forest Hiking Trails

This trail system is currently PARTIALLY OPEN. See Trail Alerts tab for details.

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This trail system is currently PARTIALLY OPEN. See Trail Alerts tab for details.

Willoughby State Forest features two mountains, Mount Hor and Mount Pisgah, whose sheer cliff faces make up the "Willoughby Gap" with Lake Willoughby sitting in between the cliffs. The state forest offers hiking trails with breathtaking views of the gap and the cliffs as well as swimming opportunities.

Trail Activity

Length

26.30 miles, Network

Difficulty

Easy, Moderate, Advanced

Towns

Sutton (VT), Westmore (VT)

Surface

Packed Earth/Dirt, Rock/Ledge, Sand, Road, Unpaved

Pets

Permitted on leash

Fees

Details

Description

MUD SEASON

All Mount Pisgah trails, the Mount Hor Hawkes Trail, the South Shore and South Beach trails, The Wheeler Mountain Trail, the Moose Mountain Trail, and all Bald Mountain trails are currently open; all other trails remain closed for mud season. Please use caution on all trails for your own safety and to prevent damage of the trails, and be prepared to turn back if muddy conditions are encountered.

Willoughby State Forest provides opportunities for hikes to dramatic vistas, fire towers, waterfalls, ponds and swimming areas.

Please see the individual trail postings for detailed descriptions of all of the hikes.

South Shore and South Beach

Trail Manager

For more information about the forest visit the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks, and Recreation online or contact:

Westmore Trails Committee
Town of Westmore
54 Hinton Hill Road
Orleans, VT 05860
Phone: (802) 525-3007
clerk@westmoreonline.org
View website

NorthWoods Stewardship Center
154 Leadership Drive/PO Box 220
East Charleston, Vermont 05833
Phone: (802) 723-6551
info@northwoodscenter.org
View website

VT Dept. Forests, Parks & Recreation District 5: St. Johnsbury District
374 Emerson Falls Road
St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
Phone: (802) 751-0136
Luke.OBrien@vermont.gov
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Trail Tips

Plan Ahead and Prepare

Be prepared for emergencies. Pack extra clothing, food, and water and also a flashlight, first aid and repair kit, matches/fire starters, whistle, signaling mirror, and pocket knife.

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