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Dorset Peak

Green Mountain National Forestยท3,760 ftยทVermont

Trail Reports(2)

Sat, Mar 28, 2026

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Reported by JustRob on Mar 28, 2026

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Trails Used

Tower Road, herd path

Trail Conditions

Dry TrailWet TrailSnow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular

Notes

Got there early and made good pace getting up there. Trail only showed signs of snow around 2800' and was just snow all the way to the top. Snow was easy to walk thanks to the cold night and cold day so I was just walking on top of the frozen snow the whole time with my boots. Once on top I visited the peak first then headed for the tower which was disappointing since it wasn't there anymore just rusted remains.

Parking

Parked at end of tower road two areas were there and both seemed questionable but were right at the trail. There was a hike/bike sign shortly before this but it pointed to a private road with homes on it with no real clear direction.

Water Crossings

Were a handful in start of trail but plenty of rocks to hop across and stay dry.

Wildlife

N/A

Fri, Mar 27, 2026

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Reported by Mountain Wandering on Mar 28, 2026

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Trails Used

MD Trail at Dartmouth Skiway, Appalachian Trail

Trail Conditions

Snow - Unpacked PowderIce - BlackSnow - Packed Powder

Notes

Spring conditions with recent snowfall. Hiked up MD Trail at Dartmouth Skiway, then bushwhacked southeast to Winslow Ledge summit (2285 ft) through hardwoods. Found clifftop perches with views. Snow a few inches deep on ski trail masking ice beneath. Bare ground found at clifftop perch. No summit register found at initial summit bump.

Parking

Parked at designated hiker spot at Dartmouth Skiway on paved Dorchester Road (frost-heaved)

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