Sentinel Rock State Park, State park in Westmore, United States.
Sentinel Rock State Park is a 356-acre protected area in Westmore that contains hiking trails leading to a massive glacial boulder. The terrain includes different habitat types with exposed bedrock formations visible throughout the region.
The land was a farm before its owner, Windsor Wright, donated it to the State of Vermont in 1997. The property became Sentinel Rock State Park, named for the glacial boulder on the site. Parts of the park are still managed as sustainable agricultural and forest land.
The boulder has served as a regional landmark for generations and now draws visitors who walk through the forest to reach it. Local residents recognize this place as a natural focal point that connects them to the surrounding landscape.
The park is open during daylight hours and accommodates hiking, educational visits, hunting, and trapping based on the season. Visitors should prepare for changing conditions and follow marked trails to explore the grounds safely.
The park's 356 acres were donated to Vermont in 1997 by owner Windsor Wright, and parts are still managed as sustainable agricultural and forest land. The property is mostly undeveloped, with a parking area, interpretive signage and ADA accessible trails leading to Sentinel Rock and the former site of a farmhouse.
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