Fantastic hike for approximately 1 hour to the top, not very easy, bit absolutely not excessive challenging. The views from the top are breathtaking! Don't miss for an outdoor beautiful day activity!
There are more stunning hikes, but this was very nice and within walking distance of our Woodstock, VT Inn
When in Vermont, we try to get "into nature" a little each day. In June, we grabbed s couple water bottles, a few granola bars, parked at the cemetery, and started out hike up Mount Tom. You can choose the winding, slow climb, or you can take a more direct, steeper route, but either way you are rewarded with an amazing view of a little Shire Town that looks as if it is right out of a picture book. HIGHLY recommend this climb!
If you are staying in Woodstock Vt, the hike up Mt. Tom is within walking distance and takes about 90 min to 2 hours roundtrip. Most of the terrain is easy for beginners and the view from the top is quite nice!
The hike was nice - not too difficult but hard enough so you feel like you actually hiked. A trail map would've been nice. They have them at the visitors center, but we started our hike at a more popular spot which didn't have any maps available
This hike starts in Faulkner Park just past the beautiful downtown area of quaint little Woodstock, VT (which also looks to deserve some time for strolling the shops and historic buildings). This hike is perfect for hikers of all abilities as the switchbacks are very easy to traverse and make the climb feel almost nonexistent. There are several shortcuts between switchbacks along the way to speed up the ascent/decent but just make sure to keep track of which direction to keep heading once you're back on the switchbacks.The views at the first overlook weren't all that impressive when we arrived, as several trees were fully grown and blocked most of the view of the town. However, it was only another 3-4 min to the top of the mountain where the views were much better. Just note that this final ascent is much steeper and rockier than the switchbacks.
A fairly easy hike but not for someone with limitations. Easy grade, a few narrow sections but good strong wire to hold on to. That section is very short. I am wary of heights and felt secure with the support structure that was added.
We hiked to the summit early in the morning, taking the Precipice trail...bit easier in the low light. We got to the top just as the sun broke over the hills on the east of Woodstock. It was a foggy morning and we were above the fog. Incredible view. Worth the 30 minute hike. Pictures speak for themselves...
If you are staying in Woodstock, this is a great, quick hike to do. We arrived on a Friday afternoon and wanted a quick hike before dinner, and this trail provides some good elevation for views while being right outside of town. Some quick tips:There is Trail Work until August 8, 2014, while they make some repairs. The normal trail has a lot of switchbacks that are quite moderate (and sinuous), but of you keep on the "detour" trail even after the detour stops, you can essentially hike straight up, which gets the blood pumping a bit more. This can be done almost to the top, and it makes the ascent much faster. From the green in Woodstock, take the Middle Covered Bridge across the river and follow Mountain Ave, as it turns towards Faulkner Park. Then follow the signs for the Faulkner Trail. Great opportunity for sunset photos at the end of the day, and with the quick hike down, very doable.
Lovely, fairly easy hike, but the switchbacks on the Faulkner trail are just silly. A little bit steeper and shorter would have done it. Nicely maintained and lovely views at the top.