Shrewsbury Peak

Shrewsbury Peak is a mountain summit in the Green Mountains that rises to about 3,740 feet and dominates the landscape of Rutland County. The slopes are covered with a mix of deciduous and coniferous forest that changes character as you go higher up the mountain.

The peak formed as part of the ancient Appalachian Mountain building process hundreds of millions of years ago. Its rocks contain deposits of magnetite, muscovite, pyrite, quartz, and tourmaline that make it geologically significant.

Local mineral collecting groups regularly organize expeditions to study and document the various geological specimens found around the mountain's terrain.

The summit is accessible by marked hiking trails that range from easier to more challenging depending on your route choice. Winter visitors can enjoy snowshoeing and other cold-weather activities when conditions permit.

The location sits at the boundary between two distinct forest zones shaped by elevation and local weather patterns. This meeting point creates an unusual plant diversity where northern hardwood forests transition into spruce-fir woodlands higher up.

Location: Rutland County

GPS coordinates: 43.57812,-72.80538

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:40