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Smugglers' Notch Summit – Sterling Pond loop from Smuggler's Notch

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United States
Vermont
Lamoille County

Smugglers' Notch Summit – Sterling Pond loop from Smuggler's Notch

Moderate

4.9

(9248)

10,571

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Smugglers' Notch Summit – Sterling Pond loop from Smuggler's Notch

01:55

5.10km

340m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

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Mount Mansfield State Forest

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

26 m

Viewpoint from Smugglers' Notch

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Great view from the road of the surrounding area. Smugglers' Notch is between Vermont's highest peak (Mount Mansfield), Spruce Peak and Sterling Ridge.

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77 m

Smugglers' Notch Summit

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Amazing views all around!

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1.74 km

Sterling Pond

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Sterling Pond is Vermont’s highest-elevation Trout Pond and an extremely popular destination in Smuggler's Notch. You can swim and fish (with a permit) and relax by its waters. It's also …

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2.58 km

Spruce Peak Summit

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5.10 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

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4.54 km

433 m

112 m

Surfaces

4.29 km

683 m

112 m

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Monday 12 October

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