🥾 Vermont Five 3 — Mount Ellen via Jerusalem Trail Turtle Style 🏔️

🥾 Vermont Five 3 — Mount Ellen via Jerusalem Trail Turtle Style 🏔️

Five mountains. Five Vermont 4,000-footers. One patch waiting at the finish. 🎯

We’re continuing the Vermont Five with Mount Ellen, elevation 4,083 feet, using the Jerusalem Trail to the Long Trail for an out-and-back hike. 🌲❄️

📍 Route: Jerusalem Trail → Long Trail → Mount Ellen
🥾 Distance: approximately 7.8 miles round trip
📈 Elevation gain: approximately 2,588 feet

Because this is late November in Vermont, we should plan for real shoulder/winter conditions. ❄️🥶 Snow, ice, wind, and cold temperatures are all possible, and daylight will be limited.

Please come prepared with:
🧥 Warm layers
🌧️ Waterproof outerwear
🧤 Hat and gloves
🔦 Headlamp + spare batteries
🧊 Traction (Microspikes)
🥢 Poles, if you use them
💧 Plenty of water
🥪 Food and snacks
🎒 The usual Ten Essentials

Depending on snow depth right before the hike, snowshoes may also be necessary. ❄️

NOTE: TURTLE PACE IS 1 - 1.5 MPH. If you want to go faster, this is NOT the group for you.

As always, we’ll hike at a supportive group pace, but everyone should be comfortable with the mileage, elevation gain, and potentially wintry conditions.

We’ll check the forecast, trail conditions, and access as we get closer and make any necessary adjustments. 🌨️👀
And we’re not finished yet! 😄

Mount Abraham is planned for Sunday, November 22 and will be posted as a separate Vermont Five event. 🏔️✨

One more Vermont summit down, one step closer to the patch! 🥾💚🏆