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Mt. Ascutney
Weathersfield, VT, Brownsville, VT, and Windsor, VT
Trailheads, measurements, times, distances, and maps are all approximate and relative to the hike(s) as shown below.
Hang Glider takeoff near Weathersfield trail
The hike from Weathersfield is tough but rewarding. The first part, from the parking lot to the cascades, is a well-maintained moderate trail with frequent views. From there, the hike becomes steeper and the trail markings not quite as good. Once the West Peak is reached, the views are excellent from there, the hang glider launch, the lookout tower, and Brownsville Rock.
| Hike Ratings |
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Getting To Trailhead: |
Easy |
| Destination: |
Cascades |
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Length: |
Moderate |
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Steepness: |
Moderate |
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Navigation: |
Easy |
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Views: |
Excellent |
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Crowds: |
Heavy |
| Destination: |
Mount Ascutney (lookout tower summit) |
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Length: |
Difficult |
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Steepness: |
Difficult |
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Navigation: |
Moderate |
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Views: |
Excellent |
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Crowds: |
Heavy |
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| Hike Stats |
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Date Hiked: |
Sunday, September 17, 2006 |
| Hike Commenced: |
11:42 AM |
| Parking Elevation: |
1,080' |
| Destination: |
Cascades |
| Ascent Commenced: |
11:42 AM at Weathersfield Trail trailhead |
| Cascades Reached: |
12:11 PM |
| Trailhead Elevation: |
1,080' |
| Summit Elevation: |
1,580' |
| Vertical Gain: |
580' |
| Destination: |
Mt. Ascutney |
| Ascent Commenced: |
12:15 PM |
| Summit Reached: |
1:11 PM |
| Trailhead Elevation: |
1,580' |
| Summit Elevation: |
3,150' |
| Vertical Gain: |
1,600' |
| Hike Ended: |
3:39 PM |
| Hike Distance: |
6.5 miles |
| Hike Vertical Gain: |
2,390' |
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Weathersfield Trail trailhead
Weathersfield Trail to Cascades
Cascades
View from Ascutney lookout tower, looking southeast
Directions to trailhead: Take Route 131 West from I-91. Take a right onto Cascade Falls Road. Follow the signs to the limited parking area.
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