Gile Mountain, Mountain summit in Windsor County, United States.
Gile Mountain is a summit in Windsor County reached by a hiking trail that winds through thick forest. The blue-marked path leads to a peak at around 1,873 feet (571 m) and extends roughly 1.5 miles (2.4 km) from the trailhead parking area.
The site served as a lookout point during the early 1900s when a fire tower was built on the summit. The structure was used to monitor forest conditions and detect potential fires across the region.
The summit draws visitors in fall who come to witness the changing leaves on the surrounding maples and birches. The season brings people to experience the natural color shift that marks the transition to winter.
The trail is clearly marked in blue, making it straightforward to follow the route without getting lost. A parking area at the starting point accommodates visitors and serves as the main access point to begin hiking.
The summit holds geological significance as the type locality for the Devonian Gile Mountain Formation, characterized by distinctive layers of quartzite and schist. Most visitors overlook this scientific importance while hiking to the peak.
Location: Windsor County
GPS coordinates: 43.78924,-72.35204
Latest update: December 13, 2025 12:20
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