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Vermont

Water Tower North Star

1.8 mi

Distance

330 ft

Gain

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  • 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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  • No access route mapped

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  • Outside any avalanche forecast zone

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Elevation & route

Distance
1.8 mi
Elevation gain
924 ft
Elevation loss
924 ft
Highest point
1,736 ft
Lowest point
1,398 ft

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About this route

Water Tower North Star offers Vermont hikers a moderate-difficulty out-and-back adventure spanning 1.78 miles. This trail provides an accessible option for those seeking a balanced hiking experience with a defined turnaround point.

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