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Mount Tom

Woodstock, VT
Difficulty: Difficult
Special Features: Natural, Vista
Walking Conditions: Trail
Duration: 1:30
Season: Year Round
Bring: Binoculars, Compass, Field Guide

Description

A gradual ascent from Faulkner Park in Woodstock to the summit of Mt. Tom with amazing views of Woodstock Village and its surroundings.  Make sure to read the historical information sign in the park to learn about Mrs. Faulkner, a great benefactor for the Upper Valley.

Directions

Take Route 4 into Woodstock. From the northwest side of the Woodstock Green, cross the covered bridge and follow Mountain Avenue around to the park on the right. Take any of the paved paths to the trail going up Mount Tom. Follow the switch-back trail (the Faulkner Trail) up the front face of Mount Tom. Don't go all the way around, remember to switch back and avoid the cut throughs, they cause erosion!

Clues and Map

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Created

Created by Steve Pruyne and Jamie MacDonald in 1997

Update to this Quest

There is lots of great new signage on this trail — so follow the Faulkner Trail to the top and then begin your Quest! October 2012

Update October 2018: Last couplet now reads:

Turn your body to the right and walk to center point between the two ghosts.

Now look to the trunks of the trees for the treasure you want most!