Vermont · Hiking

Old Job

3.3 mi
round trip
786 ft
climb
1,883 ft
high point
Out and back
route
May–Oct
best months

Is Old Job open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Green Mountain and Finger Lakes National Forests. It doesn't name Old Job, 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.

Old Job is a 3.25-mile out-and-back trail in Vermont's Manchester Ranger District, part of the Green Mountain and Finger Lakes National Forests. The Forest Service manages the land, and the route is accessible for all skill levels, making it an easy choice for a short outing. The trail connects to the Long Trail system, so it works well for anyone wanting to sample Vermont's long-distance network without a full commitment. The climb is moderate, with a total gain of 786 feet over the round trip. The steepest stretch comes at about 0.8 miles in, with a 10% grade. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Peru, at a similar elevation, run to highs around 75°F in July and 73°F in August, with lows in the mid-50s. Old Job Trail lies about 0.8 miles away, and Lost Pond Shelter and Big Branch Shelter are both within 2 miles for an overnight stay. Baker Peak is about 2.4 miles off.

  • Best time to go · May–Oct

    Best time to visit Old Job

    Best months: May–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      27° / 8°

    2. Feb

      31° / 10°

    3. Mar

      38° / 17°

    4. Apr

      50° / 30°

    5. May

      64° / 42°

    6. Jun

      70° / 51°

    7. Jul

      75° / 56°

    8. Aug

      73° / 55°

    9. Sep

      67° / 47°

    10. Oct

      56° / 37°

    11. Nov

      43° / 26°

    12. Dec

      32° / 16°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Peru, VT, 5.7 mi away at 1,700 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.