Zion Hill
About
Zion Hill is a summit in Vermont, about 5 miles from the town of Proctor. Several short trails start close by, so the hill pairs easily with other outings in the area. For comfortable weather, aim for late spring through early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Rutland run to highs around 76°F in June and 71°F in September, with snow common from December through March. That station sits roughly 600 feet lower than the summit, so expect it to be somewhat cooler on top. The Springs Trail and North Woods Trail are both within a third of a mile, and the Eastern Meadow Trail is about half a mile away. For time on the water, the Castleton River lies roughly 4.6 miles off and is paddled by canoe.
Summit Facts
Summit elevation
1,227 ft
Elevation from USGS 3D Elevation Program terrain data (about 10 m resolution).
Location
Zion Hill
Vermont
Name and location: U.S. Geological Survey, Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Elevation: USGS 3D Elevation Program. View the GNIS record.
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: May–Sep. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 68–80°F and lows of 42–56°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Rutland, VT weather station, 9.4 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.
- Jan29° high8° low9 days with snow
- Feb32° high9° low8 days with snow
- Mar41° high18° low6 days with snow
- Apr55° high31° low2 days with snow
- May68° high42° low
- Jun76° high52° low
- Jul80° high56° low
- Aug78° high54° low
- Sep71° high46° low
- Oct58° high35° low
- Nov46° high26° low3 days with snow
- Dec35° high16° low8 days with snow
Nearby
- Springs TrailHiking0.2 mi
- North Woods TrailHiking0.3 mi
- Eastern Meadow TrailHiking0.5 mi
- Castleton RiverCanoeing4.6 mi
- Otter Creek Canoe TrailCanoeing6.2 mi
- Furnace BrookCanoeing8 mi
- Chaffee FallsRock climbing8.3 mi
- Stone SoupRock climbing8.3 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
