Best Adventurous Hikes for your Vermont Elopement

EASY TO MODERATE HIKES TO THINK ABOUT WHEN PLANNING YOUR VERMONT HIKING ELOPEMENT

 RAE ANN PHOTO | ELOPEMENT & INTIMATE WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER | NEW ENGLAND & BEYOND

There are lots of things to consider when planning your adventurous hiking elopement in Vermont. The biggest thing is where you'll have your elopement. There are so many incredible hiking locations under 5 miles that I've hand picked for you to check out below.

BEST ADVENTUROUS HIKES FOR YOUR VERMONT ELOPEMENT

NORTHERN + CENTRAL VERMONT HIKES

STERLING POND:

While this takes about 2-3 hours to complete, the views are so worth it. Just off the long trail this trail takes you to the highest elevation alpine trout pond in Vermont. The views are stunning.

2.1 out and back trail with long trail access

BARNES CAMP LOOP:

1.3-mile loop trail near Underhill Center, Vermont.

It takes an average of 45 min to complete.

STOWE PINNACLE TRAIL:

Stowe Pinnacle is a moderately difficult hike in Stowe Hollow, Vermont.

2.6 mile hike out and back

NICHOLS LEDGE:

0.6-mile out-and-back trail near Hardwick, Vermont.

It takes an average of 26 min to complete.

WHITE ROCK MOUNTAIN

4.7-mile out-and-back trail near North Middlesex, Vermont.

It takes an average of 3 h 0 min to complete

THE NOSE TO THE CHIN - LONG TRAIL:

2.8-mile out-and-back trail near Underhill, Vermont.

It takes an average of 1 h 55 min to complete.

Driving up the auto-toll road: Open Spring-Fall between 5/27/23 until 10/15/23. 

The road up Mount Mansfield is 4.5 miles and there is parking at the top!

MOUNT PISGAH:

4.1 miles in Willoughby State Park

2 hours 56 mins

SMALL WEDDING VENUES + STAYS:

The Notch House

SOUTHERN VERMONT HIKES:

DEER LEAP OVERLOOK TRAIL:

Length: 2 miles out and back near Killington, Vermont

1 hr 7 mins to complete

HAYSTACK MOUNTAIN TRAIL

Enjoy this 4.1-mile out-and-back trail near Wilmington, Vermont.

It takes an average of 2 h 14 min.

With adventurous hiking elopements I recommend choosing coverage anywhere from 4-8 hours. Here is an example coverage for an 8 hour day.

8+ Hours of Coverage Example: Adventure Hiking Elopement

*Coverage hours are based on a Summer sunset elopement

* Times will vary depending one season, month and day

9:00 am Wakeup at Airbnb pack for hiking elopement

9:30 am Breakfast at a local restaurant or cafe

10 am Meet at trailhead

- 2-4 hours hiking to summit *depending on location

2:50 pm Summit mountain

- Rest time 25 minutes before photos

- Take time to change into wedding attire

3:15 pm First look

3:30 pm Ceremony/vows

4-5:00 pm - Sunset photos at the summit *dependent on sunset time

HOW DO WE HIRE YOU AS OUR VERMONT ELOPEMENT PHOTOGRAPHER?

Just head to my contact page and fill out a form or you can email me at raeannphoto056@gmail.com when you're ready to start planning. If you're planning for a weekday there's no rush but if you would like a weekend date, let me know ASAP!