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About


Gile Mountain
Norwich, VT

Trailheads, measurements, times, distances, and maps are all approximate and relative to the hike(s) as shown below.
Looking up the Gile Mountain Tower Trail
Looking up the Gile Mountain Tower Trail

Route: Gile Mountain Tower Trail

Trail was rather wet with morning rain wrapping up with some puddles and minor mud, but otherwise it drains pretty well. Some nice consolation views from the tower as the fog started to rise.

Hike Ratings
Getting To Trailhead: Easy
Destination: Gile Mountain
Length: Easy
Steepness: Easy
Navigation: Easy
Views: Excellent
Crowds: Minimal


Hike Stats
Date Hiked: Wednesday, July 16, 2014
Parking Elevation: 1,460'
Destination: Gile Mountain
Time Elapsed: 00:12
Trailhead Elevation: 1,460'
Summit Elevation: 1,873'
Vertical Gain: 413'
Hike Time Elapsed: 00:26
Hike Vertical Gain: 413'


The Gile Mountain Tower Trail trailhead
The Gile Mountain Tower Trail trailhead

Looking southeast from the Gile Mountain fire tower - Click to enlarge
Looking southeast from the Gile Mountain fire tower

Topographic map of Gile Mountain - Click to enlarge


Directions to trailhead: From Exit 13 of I-91, take US 5 North into Norwich, continuing straight into the village (while US 5 turns right). Soon thereafter, take a left onto Turnpike Road. Turnpike Road eventually turns to dirt and will pass under high tension lines. The Gile Mountain Tower Trail parking lot and trailhead will eventually be on the left.

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