Boquet Mountain Trail
44.302169, -73.440342
County Highway 12, Essex
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The Boquet Mountain trail travels north to south between North and South Boquet Mountains, and features a wide variety of habitat, from an old logging road through the forest to traversing slopes and walking beneath rock ledges.

Key takeaways

  • Distance: 4.8 miles round trip
  • Elevation gain: 650 feet
  • Hike includes trail junctions
  • Based on an out-and-back hike of this trail from the north

Hiking the Boquet Mountain Trail

The passage continues through South and North Boquet mountains, and while it doesn't have any big views of the mountains or Lake Champlain, the trail makes up for it in the interesting biodiversity of trees and animals you'll see. If you'd like to make this a one-way hike, spot a car at either of the trailheads. This could allow for a longer day of also hiking to the top of North Boquet Mountain and the Rocky Ledges Trail.

Boquet Mountain Trail in the winter

The southern trailhead is on a seasonally-closed road and not accessible by car in the winter. However, the northern portion is, and depending on your skill level, can be skied. If you don't bring skis, be prepared for all winter conditions and bring snowshoes and microspikes.

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Want to find more hikes in the Lake Champlain Region’s open spaces? With the Lake Champlain Region’s extensive trail network, there are endless options to choose from!

How to get there

There are two trailheads. The north one is on County Highway 12, not quite a mile east of the corner intersection with Brookfield Road. The south trailhead is accessed via the Rocky Ledges Trail.

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