
Rocky Ledges Trail is a section of trail that makes loops possible for North Boquet Mountain and some of the other surrounding trails.
Key takeaways
- Distance: 1 mile one-way
- Elevation gain: 590 feet
Hiking the Rocky Ledges Trail
Walk 100 feet south on Leaning Road to trail through the forest by rock outcrops. Leads to North Bouquet Summit Trail, and makes a loop trail via Bouquet Mountain Trail. Visit Champlain Area Trails (CATS) for detailed maps of the loop possibilities.
Find more legendary trails in the Lake Champlain Region
Does the Rocky Ledges Trail sound amazing, but a little more than you want to tackle right now? With the Lake Champlain Region’s extensive trail network, we can easily help you find a hike that fits!
How to get there
Head south on Route 22 in Essex and continue straight onto Jersey Road, then bear left on Leaning Road. The trailhead is about 150 yards on the right.

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