Snake Mountain — Local services in Addison

Weighing in as a non-local here.

Pros: Good parking lot, moderate climb, great view at the top.

Cons: Wet and muddy in early July. Lots of foot traffic erosion. Mosquito clouds that didn't seem too bothered by the 100% Deet we were wearing. Very light on trail blazes.

I wish I had seem some warnings about attempting the loop. Most people seemed to hike up and back instead. Now I know why. If you continue past the peak overlook you'll eventually find yourself at a swamp/pond after a downhill. There are at least a dozen unmarked trail intersections. If any of it had been blazed it would have helped...

Loved the hike. The pond side trail def was rough and not trodden often. Unmarked for the most part... It still was a beautiful day and a great hike. Highly recommend for the nature side and history. I'd do it again but do the summit trail. Over all a nice long hike with a lot of easy and also challenging parts. Well rounded. Def don't miss out on this wonderful nature in Vermont. A few people with the the summit trail tho no one on the other pond side trail. You will def enjoy it. It's def rocky and rooty. A lil mud so wear some...

Easy going hike, with sweeping vista views at the top. About 1hr up and down. Paths gradually slope up, but nothing too steep requiring climbing. Good for dog walks, kids and afternoon hikes. Some mud along the...