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Vermont
Hogback Loop
5.3 mi
Distance
4,599 ft
Gain
4h 4m
Time
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What we do know
Inside Green Mountain and Finger Lakes National Forests
2 managing-area boundaries mapped — agency alerts for them feed this page automatically.
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Hogback Loop
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 5.3 mi
- Elevation gain
- 4,599 ft
- Elevation loss
- 4,361 ft
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Permits & access
- Wilderness area
- NRA - NATIONAL RECREATION AREA
About this trail
Hogback Loop is a scenic 5.28-mile loop trail in Vermont that offers a moderate hiking experience through varied terrain. This route provides excellent views and a rewarding circuit hike suitable for hikers seeking a half-day adventure in the Green Mountains region.
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