Request for Hike Suggestions in the Londonderry, VT area

[TC3]

Hello fellow hikers !!

We're planning to spend most of Saturday and most of Sunday in the Londonderry, VT area and are looking for some "good" hikes to do. By "good" we mean:

* not too short: we like to be out 3-6 hours at a whack
* interesting things to see along the way (vista's, cascades/waterfalls, wildlife, etc)
* loops preferred
* dogs allowed

Big "thanks" in advance for any suggestions.

As an aside - we're not committed to Londonderry, but want to stay in the Central / Eastern / Southern Green Mountains. If there's another town more central to a couple of nice day hikes, please recommend.

Thanks again !!

 

[Jay H]

A bit west of Londonderry on rt 11/30 is where the AT/LT crosses Rt 11/30 where there is a big parking lot. You could hike north to Bromley (Don't know the dog situation, they might not like dogs at the summit which has skiers) but alternatively, you can park in the same spot and hike Spruce mt (southbound. Be VERY careful crossing the road though) Spruce has a nice summit spur trail that has a great view towards Manchester, Mt Equinox, etc.. and has a shelter just a little past the spur trail to the summit.

Both are easy hikes and can be done together to with a stop back at the car..



Jay

 

[DSettahr]

Baker Peak is a bit further North of Bromley in the Big Branch Wilderness, accessible from the west side of the ridge, and also has some very nice views.

View from the summit: https://picasaweb.google.com/116537...ndPeruPeakWildernessAreas#5642975496854486466

 

[TCD]

There's an earlier thread that asks for suggestions of snowshoe trips near Stratton...

http://www.vftt.org/forums/showthread.php?43495-Stratton-VT-snowshoeing

 

[TC3]

Baker Peak is a bit further North of Bromley in the Big Branch Wilderness, accessible from the west side of the ridge, and also has some very nice views.

View from the summit: https://picasaweb.google.com/116537...ndPeruPeakWildernessAreas#5642975496854486466

This looks like a real nice hike - and that a pseudo loop can be made by stopping at Griffith Lake.

http://www.fs.fed.us/r9/forests/gre...iffith_lake_baker_peak_via_the_lake_trail.pdf

THANKS

 

[TDawg]

Griffith Lake and Baker are both very nice destinations. Can't go wrong, there.

Another one could be Little Rock Pond coupled with Green Mtn.

The section from VT 140 south to 30/11 was a pleasant surprise on my LT thru-hike. Nice country.

 

[TC3]

Thanks for the info everyone !! Looks like we've got plenty of good options now, including a sweet 11 mile loop involving Stratton Mountain and Stratton Pond.

http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/stelprdb5315046.pdf

Fyi - this site shows a number of hikes, with descriptions and maps !!

http://www.fs.fed.us/r9/forests/greenmountain/htm/greenmountain/g_hiking.htm

Thanks again !!

 

[TC3]

Thanks again for the suggestions !!

We ended up going to Griffith Lake on Saturday, amidst 40 MPH winds and Snow squalls !! The snow was quite deep on the ridge and we were breaking the trail so we decided against adding Baker Peak.

On Sunday, we did the 12 mile loop to Stratton Mountain and Stratton Pond. WHAT a GEM of a hike !! The view off the tower was outstanding !!



Would highly recommend this hike !!