Killington Peak is the second highest summit in the
Green Mountains and in the U.S. state of
Vermont. It is located east of
Rutland
Rutland () is a ceremonial county and unitary authority in the East Midlands, England. The county is bounded to the west and north by Leicestershire, to the northeast by Lincolnshire and the southeast by Northamptonshire.
Its greatest len ...
in south-central Vermont. Killington Peak is a stop on the
Long Trail, which here shares its route with the
Appalachian Trail. Traveling southbound on the Trail, it is the last peak close to the trail until Virginia.
A
ski resort,
Killington Ski Resort, nicknamed "the beast of the east", is located on the mountain. A gondola transports skiers and non-hikers to the summit in winter, summer, and during fall color season. There is a lodge near the peak which is complete with a restaurant and bar with panoramic views.
In 1763, the mountain was known as Pisgah.
Killington (a.k.a. Sherburne) lodging situations have changed over the years, from sleeping on barroom floors and barns on the mountain road, traveling up from nearby Rutland or
Woodstock, to the present day, in which the vicinity has over 120 inns, lodges, and condominium complexes. Their sleeping capacity brings this Central Vermont region's tourist population to 60,000+ on prime winter weekends.
Gallery
File:View from Killington Peak looking at Pico Peak.jpg
File:View from the peak of Mount Killington 1.JPG
File:View from Mount Killington with skis, near where the K1 gondola disembarks.JPG
File:View from the peak of Mount Killington 2.JPG
File:View of the top of the Great Northern run at Mount Killington.JPG
References
External links
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Killington Vermont Official Town WebsiteKillington Vermont Chamber of Commerce WebsiteDiscover Killington*
Killington Ski ResortKillington Ski Tours - Est. 1968
Mountains of Vermont
New England Four-thousand footers
Mountains on the Appalachian Trail
Mountains of Rutland County, Vermont
Tourist attractions in Rutland County, Vermont
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