Lake Willoughby, Glacial lake in Westmore, Vermont, US
Lake Willoughby extends five miles in length between Mount Pisgah and Mount Hor, forming a deep valley known as Willoughby Gap in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom.
Steam boats operated on Lake Willoughby from 1884 until the early 1900s, providing transportation and recreation before gasoline engines replaced them.
Devil's Rock, located on the Mount Pisgah side of the lake, features a painted devil image on its surface and serves as a recognized diving location.
The lake offers two public beaches, with the north shore stretching 0.4 kilometers near the outlet and the south shore designated as clothing-optional.
Lake Willoughby reaches depths of 328 feet, making it Vermont's deepest lake and one of the most substantial bodies of water in New England.
Location: Westmore
Elevation above the sea: 356 m
GPS coordinates: 44.75194,-72.06278
Latest update: April 14, 2025 11:38
Vermont contains remote locations of historical importance that often lie away from major routes. The region encompasses active and abandoned granite quarries, one-room schoolhouses dating from the 19th century, wooden covered bridges, and waterfalls flowing through forested gorges. Trails cross the Green Mountains, leading to mountain lakes, abandoned settlements, and farms that have operated for generations. Historic sites include President Calvin Coolidge's birthplace in Plymouth Notch, preserved as a museum village, and Naulakha, Rudyard Kipling's former residence in Dummerston. Several state parks provide views over the Champlain Valley and Lake Champlain. The marble exhibits in Proctor document the region's quarrying history. These locations offer insight into Vermont's industrial past, literary heritage, and rural traditions.
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