Hubbard Tower — Attraction in Montpelier

What a gem of a tower overlooking mountains so close to town! While the stairs were a little icy, the view was stupendous of the mountains surrounding the area. It was an easy walk along the trail that many people were walking their dogs along and the tower itself was definitely a highlight. I normally hike several hundred feet up a mountain to get a similar view, this is a high-quality view that is accessible by...

About 70 steps to reach the top from the base, so not difficult at all for the average person. The nature views are amazing but one thing you won't see is downtown Montpelier. It's either obscured by the foliage or the spot itself isn't high enough to allow views of the downtown. The place seems well-maintained and there is a composting restroom at...

Pretty awesome tower hidden behind the state house. Park on the street or go around to the parking lot. Pretty easy hike, dogs are welcome but must be leashed. I found this trail on Alltrails but it looks like there are many offshoots that can be...