United StatesVermontOwls Head

Owls Head

Mountain in Vermont · 2,474 ft

2,474 ft
Elevation
184 ft
Prominence
1.8 mi
Hike length one way
43.2431, -73.0572
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Owls Head

1.8 mi
one way
1,407 ft
of ascent
1 h 59 min
round trip

The route starts at the nearest registered starting point — recommended parking for the shortest hike to the top.

1,099 ft1.8 mi · 2,470 ft

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Parking and starting point

1Parking areaRecommended
parking · west of the peak
1.8 mi on foot · ↑ 1,407 ft · about 1 h 59 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Parking area
parking · east of the peak
about 2.9 mi to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3East Dorset Trailhead
marked trailhead · east of the peak
about 4.6 mi to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗

Check signage and any parking fees on site.

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Frequently asked questions

How high is Owls Head?

Owls Head is 2,474 ft above sea level and lies in Vermont. Its prominence is 184 ft — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Owls Head?

From the nearest registered starting point it is about 1.8 mi one way with 1,407 ft of ascent. Expect around 1 h 59 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Owls Head?

The nearest parking is the parking area west of the peak — 1.8 mi on foot · ↑ 1,407 ft · about 1 h 59 min round trip. Alternative: the parking area east of the peak (about 2.9 mi to the summit). In the Conquer app you get driving directions to the trailhead and a hiking route to the summit.

Can I log Owls Head in Conquer?

Yes — Owls Head is one of 49,213 peaks in United States in Conquer. On the summit, open the app and tap to log the conquest — GPS verifies you're really there. No one has logged this peak yet — you could be the first.

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