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Richardson Hill Trail

Summits Richardson Hill

2.7 mi out & back · 977 ft gain · 1,653 ft high point · Moderate

VT · OpenStreetMap contributors

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About this hike

Richardson Hill Trail climbs 977 ft in 2.7 mi to Richardson Hill peak, with Preston Hill nearby.

Elevation

977 ft of gain round trip.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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5.0 mi from the trailhead
Union Village Dam Picnic Area (Vt)
Campground · VT

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Out: 820 ft up, returns the same way. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

Richardson HillDestination · 1.3 mi in
Preston HillNearby · 0.0 mi in

Nearby reading

Cumberland County, Vermont

Map

The route at the trailhead. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.

Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Download the trail and feature data.

At a glance

Length: 2.7 mi
Shape: Out & back
Gain: 977 ft round trip
High point: 1,653 ft
Low point: 846 ft
Difficulty: ModerateFrom 2.7 mi and 977 ft of climbing
Managed by: OpenStreetMap contributors
State: VT
Camps within 15 mi: 2
Trailhead: 43.8485° N · 72.3168° W

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Fri58°32°Mostly Sunny
Sat51°26°Sunny
Sun57°34°Sunny
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