Length: 2.1 miles one way
Feature: Long Trail access
Max. Elevation Change: 1280 feet
USGS maps: Breadloaf Quad
Amount of use: Moderate
Hiking level: Moderate - difficult
Average hike time: 1 ½ - 2 hours one way
Use restrictions: No horses, mountain bikes, or motorized vehicles
The Burnt Hill trail climbs easily to a junction at 0.7 miles, and then turns to the left. The trail continues to climb easily along an old logging road for the first 1.0 mile. Then it enters the Breadloaf Wilderness and climbs more steeply to its junction with the Long Trail at 2.1 miles. Boyce Shelter is located 0.6 miles north of the junction on the Long Trail. Maximum elevation change is 1280 feet.
Please practice Leave No Trace ethics, such as carry out what you carry in. Trail blazing, maintenance, and signage will be minimal in Wilderness Areas.
From Middlebury, travel south on Route 7 to where it intersects with Route 125. Travel east on Route 125 for 6.6 miles, and turn left onto Forest Road 59. Parking is located at 1.1 miles, in an unmarked grassy parking lot with a sharp right hand turn. This parking lot is located on private property, please be respectful of the owners.
From Rochester, travel north 4.0 miles on Route 100 to where it intersects with Route 125. Travel west on Route 125 for 9.1 miles, and turn right onto Forest Road 59. Parking is located at 1.1 miles, in an unmarked grassy parking lot with a sharp right hand turn. This parking lot is located on private property, please be respectful of the owners.
Food and Services: Middlebury and Hancock restaurants and fuel stations.
For all Emergencies: 911
911 Information: The trailhead is in the Town of Ripton on Forest Road 59