Pease Mountain (UVM Natural Area)

Pease Mountain (UVM Natural Area)

Charlotte, Vermont 05445

Official Website

About this Location

Pease Mountain is located in the town of Charlotte about 12 miles south of Burlington. In 1949, the University of Vermont acquired approximately 180 acres of the mountain, including the summit, from the Pease family. Although hardly a mountain by Vermont standards, at an elevation of 800 feet, Pease Mountain offers a breathtaking view of most of Champlain Valley, the Adirondack Mountains to the west, and the Green Mountains to the east–but only in winter, when the wooded summit sheds its leaves. Mesic and dry hardwood forests dress much of the mountain, but it is also lush with understory vegetation such as staghorn sumac, barberry, honeysuckle, and blueberry.

Vehicles can be parked in the lot adjacent to the Charlotte Central School. The trailhead is located at the back right corner of the open field behind the school.

Notable Trails

The TrailFinder website has a description and map of hikes at Pease Mountain

Features

  • Restrooms on site

  • Wheelchair accessible trail

  • Entrance fee

Content from Official Website

Last updated September 22, 2023