Griffith Lake - Peru (18 acres)

Griffith Lake - Peru (18 acres)

Green Mountain National Forest Peru, Vermont 05152

Official Website
Griffith Lake guide and map
Long Trail website

About this Location

Griffith Lake is in the Green Mountain National Forest.

Once an old carriage road, this trail meanders through a scenic mixed hardwood/softwood forest. There are several gradual inclines along the way, but overall, the trail remains relatively flat. At approximately 0.5 miles from the trailhead, there is a large beaver pond, which offers excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing. Griffith Lake is a popular area for picnicking, swimming, and camping.

Griffith Lake (18 acres) is a site for the Vermont LoonWatch annual survey. Birders are encouraged to volunteer as often and whenever they are able. See Join LoonWatch for details.

About Long Trail

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Vermont’s Long Trail follows the main ridge of the Green Mountains from the Massachusetts-Vermont line to the Canadian border. Built between 1910 and 1930, it was the vision of James P. Taylor and later became the inspiration for the Appalachian Trail. The Long Trail and Appalachian Trail share 100 miles of trail in the southern part of the state.

On the Long Trail, hikers encounter the best natural features Vermont has to offer, including pristine ponds, alpine sedges, hardwood forests, and swift streams. Known as the “footpath in the wilderness,” it is easy in a few sections and rugged in most. Steep inclines and plenty of mud present hikers with plenty of challenges.

As maintainer and protector of the Long Trail, the Green Mountain Club works in partnership with the Green Mountain National Forest, the State of Vermont, Appalachian Trail Conservancy, and private landowners to offer a world-class hiking trail.

The Long Trail is truly the trail for everyone. Each year, hundreds of thru-hikers set out to complete the trail in one go, a journey that has been completed in under 5 days but typically takes multiple weeks. Section hikers tackle the trail in bursts, often completing the Long Trail over the course of many years.

Hikers who hike every mile of the Long Trail, whether in day trips, multi-day sections, or all at once, are called “End-to-Enders” and are eligible to register for inclusion in the GMC’s official records.

Most trail users are day hikers, who enjoy desired destinations as day trips without camping out on the trail.

Notable Trails

The AllTrails website has a description and map of a hike at Griffith Lake.

Features

  • Restrooms on site

  • Wheelchair accessible trail

  • Entrance fee

Content from Official Website and Long Trail website

Last updated October 6, 2023