Mount Philo State Park
Vermont's first state park, where a short hike or drive to the summit offers sweeping views of the Lake Champlain Valley's farmland and the Adirondack Mountains.
Mount Philo State Park was established in 1924 and was Vermont's first state park. From the parking area, a hike of about 1.5 km (roughly 1 hour round trip) leads to the top, or you can drive up to the summit. At only about 300 meters above sea level, the peak is modest, but the views are exceptional. To the west lie Lake Champlain and the Adirondacks across the water, while below are the farms and barns of Charlotte. Autumn foliage is especially spectacular, and the park is also a place to watch hawks during migration. Park admission is about US$5. The access road is generally open from late May to mid-October. The park is about 25 km from Burlington.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:00 until sunset (seasonal)
Nearby sights
- Vermont Teddy Bear Factory
- Shelburne Museum
- Shelburne Farms
- South End Arts District & Breweries
- ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain
- Church Street Marketplace
- Burlington Waterfront & Lake Champlain
- North Beach