Near Ranger Trail
Fast cruising on this part of the trail - it's much harder up higher!
Near Ranger Trail
Steep and rocky section of Ranger Trail
Near Ranger Trail
Ranger Trail
Near Ranger Trail
Green Mountain Lodge on Ranger.

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Ranger Trail

4.0 (12 Ratings)
Lots of steps lead towards the Green Mountain summit.
1.1
mi
Distance
1,146
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.14mi
Distance
1,146ft
Elevation Gain
0ft
Elevation Loss
35%
Max Grade
7,883ft
High Point
6,737ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Though very steep, this trail is fairly smooth and well-made. Tons of steps (wooden and rocks) get tiring, but the footing is more secure than the E.M. Greenman Trail (another popular route to the summit of !Green Mountain). Be sure to turn around and enjoy the views as you get higher. Boulder shines below and peaks of the continental divide loom in the distance. At the end, you'll intersect with Green Mountain West Ridge which you can take a short ways to the summit (don't miss it!).

Route Conditions

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