There are 59,598 acres of designated wilderness in Vermont, all contained within the Green Mountain National Forest.
6,720 acres, Manchester District
Crossed by the Appalachian Trail, this wilderness mostly hardwood forest. In the eastern part of the wilderness you'll find Elbow Swamp, a large wetlands.
21,480 acres, Middlebury District
Largest Vermont wilderness. The Long Trail crosses this wilderness for 17 miles. Along the way the trail traverses 11 peaks over 3,000 feeta great hike.
3,738 acres, Middlebury District
This tiny wilderness is named after the cliffs that overhang high rocky slopes in the western part. This wilderness has no established trails.
5,060 acres, Manchester District
A wetlands wilderness: bring your rubber boots. Excellent fishing for brook trout.
15,680 acres, Manchester District
Lye Brook Falls is the centerpiece for this diverse wilderness.
6,920 acres, Manchester District
Named after trailless Peru Peak. The Appalachian/Long Trail crosses the wilderness' southern end for about 3 miles.