Vermont · Hiking

Sucker Pond

4.5 mi
round trip
373 ft
climb
Out and back
route
Moderate
difficulty
Apr–Oct
best months

Is Sucker Pond open right now?

Closure in the area

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

Sucker Pond is a moderate out-and-back hike of about 9 miles on the Manchester Ranger District of the Green Mountain and Finger Lakes National Forests in Vermont. The route gains roughly 373 feet in elevation. Late spring through early fall is the most comfortable stretch. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show September highs around 72°F and lows near 49°F, while July highs reach about 81°F. Congdon Shelter is about 1.5 miles away and Seth Warner Shelter about 2.7 miles, so the hike pairs well with an overnight stay. Sawmill Road, a mountain biking route, lies about 1.7 miles off, and the Appalachian Trail - Massachusetts passes about 2.5 miles away.

  • Best time to go · Apr–Oct

    Best time to visit Sucker Pond

    Best months: April–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

      31° / 12°

    2. Feb

      33° / 13°

    3. Mar

      42° / 22°

    4. Apr

      56° / 33°

    5. May

      68° / 43°

    6. Jun

      75° / 52°

    7. Jul

      81° / 57°

    8. Aug

      78° / 55°

    9. Sep

      72° / 49°

    10. Oct

      59° / 39°

    11. Nov

      47° / 29°

    12. Dec

      36° / 20°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Pownal 1 Ne, VT, 5.4 mi away at 1,110 ft. We don't have this place's elevation, so higher spots nearby can run cooler. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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