Trail connecting the three schools of the Rivendell Interstate School. Traverses the towns of Vershire, West Fairlee, Fairlee, VT, and Orford, NH.
OSM map layer · LineString
43.91, -72.15 · rel 11507158
43.91, -72.15 · rel 11507158
Cross Rivendell Trail
36,2 km from Mount Cube, Orford, NH to Flag Pole Hill, Vershire, VT through alpine terrain and mountains.
Mount Cube, Orford, NH
→
Flag Pole Hill, Vershire, VT
linear
36,2km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
18
views
2
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
2× viewpoint
Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 8 points along the route
What will you encounter?
5× summit
1× monument
2× viewpoint
Mount Cube
summit ·
on the route
2,5 km
7%
Samuel Morey
monument ·
on the route
2,5 km
7%
Sunday Mountain
summit ·
125 m off route
2,5 km
7%
view
viewpoint ·
350 m off route
2,5 km
7%
Eagle's Bluff
viewpoint ·
413 m off route
2,5 km
7%
Dame Hill
summit ·
455 m off route
2,5 km
7%
Bald Top
summit ·
on the route
19,2 km
53%
Flag Hill
summit ·
on the route
36,2 km
100%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Cross Rivendell Trail is 36.2 km long.
At an average walking pace, Cross Rivendell Trail takes approximately 9h 1min to complete.
No, Cross Rivendell Trail is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Mount Cube, Orford, NH to Flag Pole Hill, Vershire, VT. Plan ahead for return transport.
Cross Rivendell Trail starts at Mount Cube, Orford, NH.
Cross Rivendell Trail is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Cross Rivendell Trail is maintained and managed by Rivendell Trail Association.