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Mount Horrid Observation Site, Brandon

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Mount Horrid Observation Site

Brandon, VT
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Ranked #6 of 8 attractions in Brandon
3.5 of 5 stars 4 Reviews
Description: View the Mount Horrid Cliff from this vantage point.
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“A nice hike along the Long Trail.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013 NEW

Mt. Horrid is located off Route 73 at the top of Brandon Gap. Vermont's Long Trail crosses the highway at this location, and the short hike to the top of Mt. Horrid is worth the moderate exertion. Pack a picnic lunch and enjoy the views from above.

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“Worth the Short, Steep Hike”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 1, 2012

It's a very steep (but short) hike, so it can be a challenge for smaller children. If you're not physically fit, you may want to take a pass on this one. The cliffs offer about a 200+ degree view of the Green Mountain National Forest and the Champlain Valley. One gets an incredible view of the NY Adirondacks in the... More

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“Sucks”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed August 15, 2012 via mobile

Don't waste your time. View from roadside observation lookout sucks. You just see the side of a mountain with powerlines in front of it. Not an overlook. You are not overlooking anything except the ground.

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sarasota, florida
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“great view of mountain”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 27, 2007

This is a beautiful view in the fall of a mountain area with perigrine falcons.

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