Winhall River

Vermont

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4.0 mi

Distance

400 ft

Gain

Conditions: Blocked

for cross country skiing, today

An agency closure order is in effect for this area; weather is marginal

2 factors · 2 sources

Newest 8 h ago · oldest 8 h

  • problem: Agency alerts

    42 active alerts in Green Mountain and Finger Lakes National Forests; most severe: Glastenbury fire tower is closed to public use

    USFSPosted Apr 22, 2025 · checked 8 h ago

  • caution: Weather

    Clouds, high 51°F / low 43°F, 26% precip — 56/100 for cross country skiing

    OpenWeather8 h ago

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Surface
Grass

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Winhall River

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Elevation & route

Distance
4.0 mi
Elevation gain
828 ft
Elevation loss
828 ft
Highest point
2,641 ft
Lowest point
2,287 ft

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About this route

The Winhall River trail offers a 3.98-mile out-and-back journey through Vermont's grassy terrain, making it an accessible option for hikers seeking a straightforward woodland walk. This route connects to both the renowned Appalachian Trail and the West River Trail, providing opportunities to extend your adventure into a larger trail network. Whether you're looking for a standalone hike or a segment of a longer expedition, this trail delivers a peaceful return-route experience.

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The climb

High point
2,641 ft
Total climbing
828 ft
Total descent
828 ft
Steepest stretch
13% grade around mile 1.5 on the way out
Length (round trip)
4 mi
Shape
Out and back

Source: Roamze elevation profile and trail geometry (DEM samples along the mapped route)

When to go

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Peru, VT weather station, 13 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan27° high8° low
  2. Feb31° high10° low
  3. Mar38° high17° low
  4. Apr50° high30° low
  5. May64° high42° low
  6. Jun70° high51° low
  7. Jul75° high56° low
  8. Aug73° high55° low
  9. Sep67° high47° low
  10. Oct56° high37° low
  11. Nov43° high26° low
  12. Dec32° high16° low

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020

Where it is

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Forest Service

Source: USFS EDW boundaries; USGS PAD-US 4.1

Conditions

Active alerts for Green Mountain and Finger Lakes National Forests as of Oct 9, 2026:

Source: USFS forest alerts

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)

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