Killington Peak via Bucklin Trail in Calvin Coolidge State Forest, VT

Hike Killington Peak via Bucklin Trail Calvin Coolidge State Forest, VT

Class 2 7.9 miles 2400 gain 3-5 hrs Out + Back Jul 22, 2021
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We started at the popular Bucklin Trailhead, accessible by any vehicle. The trail wanders through the forest for a while and passes over a couple of bridges as it follows Brewers Brook.  A sign points to Irene Falls, a short detour from the main trail. Just past here the Bucklin Trail begins ascending steeply to an old cabin/building. Past the cabin, the Bucklin Trail introduces some light Class 2 for a the last few hundred feet to the summit. Just below the summit the trail emerges from the trees and there are some great views.

PEAKS ON HIKE
Elevation (ft) / Prominence (ft)
Peaks on hike
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Prominence
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Killington Peak
4235 ft
3315 rise

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Bucklin Trail trailhead.
Bucklin Trail trailhead.
The Bucklin Trail crosses a few bridges as it wanders through the forest.
The Bucklin Trail crosses a few bridges as it wanders through the forest.
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Pretty mellow ascent for the first half.
Pretty mellow ascent for the first half.
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A sign pointing to Irene Falls. You can sort of see it on the right in this photo, but it wasn't much to look at really.
A sign pointing to Irene Falls. You can sort of see it on the right in this photo, but it wasn't much to look at really.
Past Irene Falls, the trail begins to ascend more steeply.
Past Irene Falls, the trail begins to ascend more steeply.
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It's a pretty straight shot up the side of Killington Peak.
It's a pretty straight shot up the side of Killington Peak.
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Some sort of old cabin/building.
Some sort of old cabin/building.
Past the cabin, the Bucklin Trail gets rockier and introduces some light Class 2.
Past the cabin, the Bucklin Trail gets rockier and introduces some light Class 2.
Looking back down the Class 2.
Looking back down the Class 2.
More minor Class 2 as we near the summit of Killington Peak.
More minor Class 2 as we near the summit of Killington Peak.
Just below Killington Peak, view back.
Just below Killington Peak, view back.
Killington Peak tower ahead.
Killington Peak tower ahead.
Killington Peak summit, view south.
Killington Peak summit, view south.
Killington Peak, view north.
Killington Peak, view north.

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