• Brooke Bousquet

Mt. Philo State Park — Even non-hikers seem to love this rewarding walk, just 45 minutes from bottom to top. Picnic tables, a water fountain, bathroom facilities, Adirondack chairs and, of course, stunning panoramic views of glistening Lake Champlain await at the summit.

Other Finalists

• Camel's Hump State Park
• Mt. Mansfield
• Snake Mountain
• Sterling Pond Trail