Peru Peak Wilderness

Peru Peak Wilderness spans 7,825 acres of mountain terrain, featuring dense forests, rocky outcrops, and three significant peaks reaching elevations over 2,900 feet.

The Vermont Wilderness Act of 1984 established Peru Peak Wilderness, which expanded through the New England Wilderness Act of 2006 to protect natural conditions.

The Algonquin-speaking Abenaki people inhabited this land for thousands of years before European exploration began with Samuel de Champlain's arrival in 1609.

The Long Trail and Appalachian Trail intersect within the wilderness, providing marked paths to Peru Peak and Styles Peak from the Mad Tom Notch trailhead.

The northern section remains without marked trails, including Pete Parent Peak at 2,961 feet, which stands as one of few peaks without established routes.

Location: Vermont

GPS coordinates: 43.30417,-72.93194

Latest update: March 18, 2025 16:54