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Burnt Hill Trailhead

Vermont—The Burnt Hill Trail climbs easily to a junction at 0.7 miles, and then turns to the left. The trail continues to climb easily along an old logging road for the first 1.0 mile. Then it enters the Breadloaf Wilderness and climbs more steeply to its junction with the Long Trail at 2.1 miles. Boyce Shelter is located 0.6 miles north of the junction on the Long Trail. Maximum elevation change is 1280 feet.

 

General Information

Please practice Leave No Trace ethics such as carry out what you carry in, avoid camping near sensitive water areas, and keep fires small and contained and never cut live trees for wood. 

Trail blazing, maintenance, and signage will be minimal in Wilderness Areas.

For Emergencies

Call 911. The trailhead is in the Town of Ripton on Forest Road 59

Food and Services

Middlebury and Hancock restaurants and fuel stations.

Day use only: open 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

No horses, mountain bikes, or motorized vehicles

No fees are required for this site

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Address: 99 Ranger Road Rochester, VT 05767
Phone: (802) 767-4261
Hours: Tuesday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:00 pm (EST) (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 42.470008

Longitude: -76.796017

Directions

From Middlebury, travel south on Route 7 to where it intersects with Route 125. Travel east on Route 125 for 6.6 miles, and turn left onto Forest Road 59. 

From Rochester, travel north 4.0 miles on Route 100 to where it intersects with Route 125. Travel west on Route 125 for 9.1 miles, and turn right onto Forest Road 59.

Parking is located at 1.1 miles, in an unmarked grassy parking lot with a sharp right hand turn. This parking lot is located on private property, please be respectful of the owners.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

No restroom available

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated September 16, 2026