Mount Philo is a short and steep mountain in Charlotte, Vermont that offers nice views of Lake Champlain and the Adirondack Mountains. The peak sits at 968 feet above sea level and the hike has about 600 feet of elevation gain in total. In comparison to the larger mountains in the surrounding area, Mount Philo is an easy to moderate hike that is perfect for a shorter day-trip hike. The Western Loop Trail is a 2 mile loop that takes approximately an hour to an hour and fifteen minutes to complete. The hike to summit Mount Philo is located within Mount Philo State Park, which is a nice area for hiking, walking, picnics, and camping. If you’d like to learn more about safety and preparedness for hiking Mount Philo and other trails in Vermont, visit the “Hiking Safety” blog on the Safety page.
Distance from Champlain: 15 miles
Address: House Rock Trail, Charlotte, VT 05445
Ways to Get There: 25 minute drive, Champlain Outdoors group hikes
Safety: visit the “Hiking Safety” blog for more information
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Late winter summit views of mount philo
