Dorset Mountain in Green Mountain National Forest, VT

Hike Dorset Mountain Green Mountain National Forest, VT

Class 1 6.8 miles 2400 gain 3-5 hrs Out + Back Jul 22, 2021
Effort
Beauty
Personality
Solitude

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I parked at a pull-out at what I believe is the trailhead for Dorset Mountain. I don't think it's legal to drive farther up the road, but I'm not sure. I continued on foot, the first mile or so really easy road walking. Then the road started to deteriorate and became progressively more steep after crossing a creek. The road continued up to the saddle on Dorset Mountain's west side. From here, I turned right and headed up more steep road to the saddl eof Dorset Mountain's east and west summits. The west summit has the remains of a fire tower and a somewhat nice view, while the east summit is the high point and has no views, but some nice lush greenery.

PEAKS ON HIKE
Elevation (ft) / Prominence (ft)
Peaks on hike
Elevation
Prominence
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Dorset Mountain
3760 ft
2820 rise

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Hiking along the road.
Hiking along the road.
The road parallels a creek.
The road parallels a creek.
A creek crossing. Past here the road begins to get progressively more steep.
A creek crossing. Past here the road begins to get progressively more steep.
Ascending along the road.
Ascending along the road.
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View back down the road as I progress to the saddle above.
View back down the road as I progress to the saddle above.
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The road deteriorates almost completely before reaching the saddle.
The road deteriorates almost completely before reaching the saddle.
Just below Dorset Mountain's western saddle looking back.
Just below Dorset Mountain's western saddle looking back.
At the saddle. Stay right.
At the saddle. Stay right.
Keep right, still ascending.
Keep right, still ascending.
View back as I ascend to the saddle of the east and west summits.
View back as I ascend to the saddle of the east and west summits.
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Just before the trail junction separating the east/west summits of Dorset Mountain.
Just before the trail junction separating the east/west summits of Dorset Mountain.
Continuing on the flooded trail to the high point.
Continuing on the flooded trail to the high point.
Lush greenery on the way to Dorset Mountain's high point.
Lush greenery on the way to Dorset Mountain's high point.
Dorset Mountain. No views.
Dorset Mountain. No views.
Back at the saddle/junction of the east/west summits. Onward to the fire tower remains.
Back at the saddle/junction of the east/west summits. Onward to the fire tower remains.
Dorset Mountain fire tower.
Dorset Mountain fire tower.
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Dorset Mountain fire tower view.
Dorset Mountain fire tower view.

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