Rocky Point Interpretive

Rocky Point Interpretive is an easy, short hike in the Middlebury Ranger District of the Green Mountain and Finger Lakes National Forests in Vermont, managed by the Forest Service. The trail is about 1.9 miles long and rises only 23 feet from its starting point, making it a gentle out-and-back that fits easily into a day of exploring the surrounding area. The route is natural-surfaced and allows bikes, so it works for hikers and riders alike. The climb is minimal, with the steepest stretch at about 0.2 miles in, where the grade reaches 11 percent. The trail's low point sits at 1,254 feet, and the high point is 1,286 feet. For comfortable weather, aim for late spring through early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Salisbury show September highs around 75°F with lows near 47°F, while July highs reach about 84°F. That station sits well below the trail, so temperatures on the route run cooler. The hike opens from May 1 to November 1. Chandler Ridge lies just 0.1 mile away, and Silver Lake Campground and Leicester Hollow Trail are each about half a mile off. Climbers can head to Lake Dunmore/Falls of Lana, roughly a mile away.