Hiking the trails of Vermont is always an enjoyable experience but if you are craving an extraordinary adventure you need to head to the mountains. The terrain may be a little more rugged and steep, but by far the payoffs are well worth the extra effort. These fire tower hikes in Vermont take you up to the summits and even farther to access some of the most breathtaking scenery in the Green Mountain state. Let’s take a look at some of these hiking trails in Vermont.

If you were to do a search for “hikes with fire towers near me,” one of these would most certainly pop up at the top of the list!

Which of these fire tower hikes have you taken? Do you have a favorite? While these mountaintop hikes are certainly bucket list worthy, you’ll also want to check out this Green Mountain State trail that leads to an abandoned village. What do you think are the most scenic hikes in Vermont? Let us know below in the comments.

If you’d like to explore hikes around any of these fire towers you can find some great trails by going to the overall AllTrails+ website.

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Where can we find waterfall hikes in Vermont?

  • The Hilltop Loop Trail in Jericho leads through a river area and forest, as well as to a beautiful waterfall.
  • The Falls of Lana in Salisbury is made up of upper and lower falls and accessible via a few different trail options.
  • The Texas Falls in Hancock have a 35-foot total drop, with the water landing in large punch bowls at the bottom.

Read on to learn more about some of the many other wonderful waterfall hikes in Vermont.

Where can we find historic landmarks in Vermont?

  • The Brown Bridge in Clarendon is one of the best and finest examples of a lattice truss covered bridge in the country.
  • The Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site in Plymouth is the childhood home and final resting place of the 30th President of the United States.
  • The Robert Frost Farm in Ripton where this famous author wrote some of his most memorable works.

Read on to learn more about some of the many other interesting historic landmarks in Vermont.

Where can we find haunted attractions in Vermont?

  • The Norwich Inn in Norwich experiences supernatural occurrences in its tavern, like beer taps turning off and on by themselves.
  • The Eddy House in Chittendon is said to be haunted by the psychic children of the family who lived here years and years ago.
  • The Quechee Inn at Marshland Farm in Quechee is believed to be visited by the ghost of the wife of the couple who lived here back in the late 1800s.

Read on to learn more about some of the many other popular haunted attractions in Vermont.

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