Near Hoyt Lookout-Eagle Mountain Loop
"Lake Champlain from Eagle Mountain's Hoyt Lookout looking towards the Adirondacks" by Michelle (https://www.flickr.com/photos/30387039@N05/) licensed under CC-BY-ND 2.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/2.0/)

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Hoyt Lookout-Eagle Mountain Loop

4.5 (2 Ratings)
An easy loop up and around Eagle Mountain.
1.5
mi
Distance
279
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsFamily FriendlyLakeViewsWildflowers
Access Issues
Dogs are allowed off-leash but must remain fully under control. They shall not disturb the local environment or other users.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.5mi
Distance
279ft
Elevation Gain
279ft
Elevation Loss
50%
Max Grade
577ft
High Point
376ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
Park at the Henry Road access area to begin this hike. Follow the Hoyt Lookout Trail through the field (be sure to respect the surrounding property and stay on the trail. After about a tenth of a mile the trail enters the woods and slowly climbs the southern edits of the mountain. About a half mile in you'll reach the junction with Wildflower Trail. If you're looking for a bit more milage you can add this loop on to your hike.Otherwise, continue up the hill all the way to the end of Hoyt Lookout Trail. Here, you'll reach Hoyt Lookout, which offers amazing views of Lake Champlain. It's even more beautiful in the autumn when the leaves have changed colors. From the lookout, head back to reach Mountaintop Trail which you'll follow only a short distance to Summit Trail. Summit trail tags the actual summit of Eagle Mountain. Continue on, rejoining the Mountaintop Trail and then Hoyt Lookout Trail back to the parking area.

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