Mt. Philo State Park — Even non-hikers seem to love this rewarding walk, just 45 minutes from bottom to top. Picnic tables, a water fountain, bathroom facilities, Adirondack chairs and, of course, stunning panoramic views of glistening Lake Champlain await at the summit.
Other Finalists
- Camel’s Hump State Park
- Mt. Mansfield
- Snake Mountain
- Sterling Pond Trail
This article appears in Seven Daysies 2016.
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