Near The Long Trail's Northern Terminus
Misty ridgeway trail.
Near The Long Trail's Northern Terminus
This is either the last or the first sign you'll see if you're hiking the Long Trail (LT).
Near The Long Trail's Northern Terminus
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Near The Long Trail's Northern Terminus
Vermont/ Canada Boundary Marker

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The Long Trail's Northern Terminus

4.3 (6 Ratings)
This is the final stretch.
4.8
mi
Distance
1,380
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
BirdingCommonly BackpackedFall ColorsViewsWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
4.78mi
Distance
1,380ft
Elevation Gain
1,380ft
Elevation Loss
30%
Max Grade
2,662ft
High Point
2,075ft
Low Point
Path Type
There and Back
Description
Starting from the parking area on VT 105, the trail climbs to the northeast over some schist(?) slabs. It climbs to a junction with a side trail to Carleton Mountain Lookout. This short little side trail offers views, when it's not covered with rain clouds. The wooded summit of Carleton Mountain is a little bit further from this junction to the north on the trail. The trail continues with some ups and downs over the ridgetop. The northern terminus of the trail ends at the boundary marker/Journey's End Trail. If you're hiking the Long Trail, this will either be your start or finish. If you're exiting the trail via Journey's End Trail, it will take you 1.4 miles down to the parking at Journey's End Road. If you're feeling adventurous and want to continue into Canada, hike back to the trail crossing at VT 105, take VT 105 to 105A into East Richford, and the Les Sentiers de L'estrie (trail) starts on the Chemin de la vallee-Missiquoi (road).

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