Vermont · Hiking

West Hill

1.4 mi
round trip
277 ft
climb
2,450 ft
high point
Out and back
route
May–Oct
best months

Is West Hill open right now?

Closure in the area

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

West Hill is a short, easy out-and-back hike in Vermont's Manchester Ranger District, part of the Green Mountain and Finger Lakes National Forests. The Forest Service manages the land, and the 1.44-mile route is a straightforward outing for anyone looking to spend a little time on foot without a long commitment. The trail is natural-surfaced and allows bikes, and it's not an accessible trail. The climb is gentle, with a total gain of 277 feet over the round trip, and the steepest stretch comes early, at about 9% grade. The high point sits around 2,450 feet, and the start is near 2,270 feet. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station run to highs around 75°F in July and August, though that station sits roughly 700 feet lower, so temperatures on the hill run cooler. Hoosac Ridge is just 0.3 miles away, and Wiley Mountain is about 1.3 miles off. Paddlers can head to the North Branch Hoosic River, about 2.6 miles away, and climbers to Monroe State Forest, also about 2.6 miles away.