Vermont · Hiking

Dorset Ridge

6.8 mi
round trip
3,472 ft
climb
3,627 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Dorset Ridge open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Green Mountain and Finger Lakes National Forests. It doesn't name Dorset Ridge, so check the source for the area it covers (3 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Green Mountain and Finger Lakes National Forests. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Dorset Ridge is a 6.8-mile out-and-back hike in Vermont's Manchester Ranger District, part of the Green Mountain and Finger Lakes National Forests. The trail links into the Green Peak trail system and is managed by a non-governmental organization. The route is rated hard, with a total climb of about 3,472 feet, and it works well for a full traverse or a shorter outing, since you can turn back at any point. The trail's natural surface allows for biking, and the steepest stretch comes early, around 0.78 miles in, with a grade of about 34 percent. The high point reaches 3,627 feet, and the low point is at 2,453 feet. Nearby, Dorset Hollow and Upper Trail are both within 2 miles. Otter Creek offers canoeing about 2 miles away, and Peru Peak Shelter is about 4 miles off for an overnight stay.