Mt. Abraham, VT, 10/07

[threecy]

Mt. Abraham, VT

Date Hiked: 10/07

Trails(s) Hiked: Long Trail

Total Distance: 5.2 or so miles

Difficulty: Moderate

Conditions: Sunny, dry trails

Special Required Equipment: None

I was surprised how easy this hike was...the only challenging part was the last few hundred vertical feet before the summit. I started around 9 AM and had the trail pretty much to myself until around the shelter. On the return trip it was like a highway - amazingly crowded. Views were decent though not optimal at that time of the day yet.

Looking south toward Killington

 

[MichaelJ]

Some day that you have a second car and plenty of time, try the whole ridge, up Abraham, over to Ellen, and beyond. This is part of the "Monroe Skyline" - to hike from Lincoln Gap to Appalachian Gap is a fantastic day.

Plus you get to cross the tops of the Sugarbush ski area, which is pretty neat in and of itself.

 

[threecy]

I did App Gap to Lincoln Peak about two months ago, so I was finishing up what I had started before. I would have hiked to Lincoln Peak this time, allowing me to say I've hiked the whole ridge, but time and impending crowds kept me away from it.

 

[Mike P.]

I've been from Lincoln Gap to Ellen & back on a less than clear day & want to get back at least to Abraham, maybe next year.