Mount Ellen

Mount Ellen rises to 1,245 meters (4,083 feet) in the Green Mountains and features forested slopes with trails connecting Lincoln Gap and Appalachian Gap. Multiple access routes lead to the summit, with the Jerusalem Trail from Starksboro offering a direct approach.

The name comes from either a character in Joseph Battell's 1903 novel or from Ellen Douglas in Sir Walter Scott's 1810 poem. The naming reflects literary influences that shaped mountain names throughout Vermont.

The Long Trail runs across the summit and connects Mount Ellen to a hiking network that links multiple peaks throughout the region.

The best time for hiking is during warmer months when trails are easily walkable and views from the summit are optimal. Plan extra time since sections are steep and sturdy footwear is essential.

A Cessna airplane crashed near the slopes in 1973, with the pilot surviving after hitting trees in cloudy conditions. The wreckage and survival story remain a quiet reminder of aviation hazards in this mountainous region.

Location: Warren

GPS coordinates: 44.16013,-72.92887

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:23