Mount Abraham is a 4,017′ mountain located in the Green Mountains of Vermont. It is the 5th tallest peak in the state. Mount Abe features pretty stunning views of the surrounding lakes and mountains.
Elevation:Â 4,017 feet
Elevation gain:Â 1,735 feet
Distance:Â 5.1 miles roundtrip
Duration (book time):Â 4 hours
Difficulty:Â Moderate
Trails
The Long Trail – 5.1 miles round trip – 1,735 feet elevation gain
Begin your hike at the Lincoln Gap parking lot. Following along the Long Trail for roughly 1.7 miles until you reach a junction with the Battell Trail to your left. Here, continue to follow the Long Trail for another 1.1 miles until you reach the summit of Mount Abraham. To descend, simply retrace your steps the way you came until you reach the trailhead parking lot where you began.
Trail Map
“Peak bagging” options
Many hikers will choose to “peak bag” when tackling Mount Abraham by adding Mount Ellen to their route, making the route 10.8 miles total with 3,290′ of elevation gain.
Camping And Overnight Hiking Options
Camping is available at the Battell Shelter during the summer when there is a caretaker on site. Fees may apply.
Hiking in Winter
*NOTE* Lincoln Gap road is closed during the winter months. If you plan on hiking the Long Trail from Lincoln Gap, be prepared to add a significant amount of mileage roundtrip to your overall hike. Snowshoes, traction, and winter equipment will be necessary. Be sure to do your research and check up on the weather forecast before you go.
Parking
Directions
Via the Long Trail from the East:
From Route 100 in Warren, Vermont, take Lincoln Gap Road. Follow the road for 5 miles to the height of land. There will be a parking lot on both sides of the road.
Via the Long Trail from the West:
From Lincoln, follow long Lincoln Gap Road east to the height of land. The trailhead will be on your left hand side, and a parking lot on both sides of the road.
To Battell Trailhead:
To Lincoln Gap Trailhead:
To Jerusalem Trail Trailhead (For Mount Ellen Peakbagging Route):
Weather Forecast
Below is the next four days of weather for Mount Abraham. Be sure to check conditions the morning of your hike as conditions change rapidly in the mountians.
Bristol, VT
This Afternoon
Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Sunny, with a high near 60. Southwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 54. Southwest wind 3 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between noon and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 64. South wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. South wind 6 to 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday
Rain showers likely before 11am, then showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 61. South wind 23 to 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Thursday Night
Showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Southwest wind 22 to 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Juneteenth
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 62. West wind 12 to 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Additional Photos
Photo credit – Wikipedia / Views from the summit of Mt. Ellen
Photo credit – Wikipedia / Views from the summit of Mt. Abraham
