Killington Peak
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| Killington Peak | |
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| Elevation | 4,226 feet (1,288 m) |
| Location | Rutland County, Vermont, USA |
| Range | Green Mountains |
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| Topo map | USGS Killington Peak |
| Listing | New England 4000 footers |
Killington Peak is the second highest summit in the Green Mountains and in the U.S. state of Vermont. It is located east of Rutland in south-central Vermont. A major ski resort, Killington Ski Resort, is located on the mountain, nicknamed "the beast of the east". Killington is a noted and popular stop on the Long Trail. A gondola transports skiers and non-hikers to the summit, and a restaurant at the peak is a great stop for a bite to eat.
For expert skiers looking for adventure and challenge, Killington's slopes [1] have been a mecca since the early sixties. Lodging situations have changed over the years from sleeping on barroom floors and barns on the mountain road, traveling up from nearby Rutland or Woodstock, to over 120 inns, lodges and condominium complexes, with sleeping capacity to bring the Rutland region's tourist population to 60,000 on a winter weekend. Since a busy day at Killington might reach as high as 17,000 skiers, that means there are a lot of tourists who could be considered "groupies of the sport".
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- Topographic map from TopoZone
- Aerial image from TerraServer-USA
- Surrounding area map from Google Maps
- Location in the United States from the Census Bureau
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