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Green Mountain - Middlebury/Rochester District

The Middlebury/Rochester Ranger Districts are located in central Vermont.

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The largest of the Wildernesses in the Green Mountain National Forest, Breadloaf takes its name from Breadloaf Mountain, the highest point in the area at 3,835 feet. Within the boundaries you'll be able to climb Vermont's Presidential Range: Mounts Wilson, Roosevelt, Cleveland, and Grant.

Although evidence of past logging operations can still be seen, the forest is quickly regenerating and numerous wildlife species take cover in these cutover sections. Moose and black bears live here in considerable numbers.

Breadloaf contains the headwaters of the New Haven and White Rivers, both well stocked with small brook trout. The Norske Trail provides a primitive cross country ski or snow shoe experience.

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The largest of the Wildernesses in the Green Mountain National Forest, Breadloaf takes its name from Breadloaf Mountain, the highest point in the area at 3,835 feet.

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The Burnt Hill Trail climbs easily to a junction at 0.7 miles, and then turns to the left.

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The trail ascends easily along Clark Brook, crossing it on bridges twice, and then enters the Breadloaf Wilderness.

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The Cooley Glen Trail turns left from the trailhead and follows an extension of Forest Road 201.

The Moosalamoo National Recreation Area, encompassing 15,857 acres, is a premier recreation destination that includes hiking trails, mountain bike trails, cross country ski trails, snowmobile trails, the Robert Frost Trail and camping areas at Silver Lake and Moosalamoo campgrounds.

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Falls of Lana
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Moosalamoo Campground is a small, remote campground located at the base of Mt. Moosalamoo, near Voter Brook.

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Robert Frost Wayside

Recreation Sites

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Breadloaf Wilderness

Hiking
The largest of the Wildernesses in the Green Mountain National Forest, Breadloaf takes its name from Breadloaf Mountain, the highest point in the area at 3,835 feet. Within the boundaries you'll be…

Bristol Cliffs Wilderness

Bristol Cliffs is Vermont's smallest Wilderness. It takes its name from the overhanging cliffs on the huge rocky slopes within the western portion of the area. From their 1,500-foot summit, you can…

Burnt Hill Trailhead

Hiking
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…

Chatfield Loop

Biking
The trail begins on FR 67 (Brooks Road) at the Chatfield Parking Area. The trail is wide with gradual ascents and descents through various timber communities. Total loop distance is 12.5 miles and…

Chittenden Brook Campground

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Hiking
Centrally located between the Rochester and Middlebury Ranger Districts, the Chittenden Brook area offers many recreation opportunities for a variety of abilities. Trails meandering next to beautiful…

Clark Brook Trailhead

Hiking
The trail ascends easily along Clark Brook, crossing it on bridges twice, and then enters the Breadloaf Wilderness. After crossing a small brook the trail becomes steeper and rockier before reaching…

Last updated April 8th, 2025