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Vermont
Nettles
1.2 mi
Distance
267 ft
Gain
32 min
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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Nettles
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 1.2 mi
- Elevation gain
- 267 ft
- Elevation loss
- 292 ft
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Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
- Wilderness area
- NRA - NATIONAL RECREATION AREA
About this trail
Nettles is a short loop trail in Vermont offering a quick woodland walk perfect for families and casual hikers. This 1.19-mile circuit provides an accessible way to explore the natural landscape of the region without requiring significant elevation gain or technical skill.
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