Rivers and Mountains in Vermont

According to Abbreviationfinder, with population of 623,989, Vermont is the 51st largest state among U.S. 50 states, and VT is the two letter abbreviation for Vermont. Here, we provide a list of major rivers and mountains in the state of Vermont.

Rivers and Mountains in Vermont

RiversĀ  in Vermont

Winooksi River

The 145 km long Winooksi River is a tributary of the great Lake Champlain. It is located in Chittenden County between the capital Monpelier and the center of the state in Burlington. Although the Winooksi River is not Vermont’s largest river, it is the most significant. From Lake Champlain, it winds through the Green Mountains towards the Connecticut River, forming one of the most important valleys in the state. Along the river are US Highway 2 and Interstate 89, which are the main links between Burlington and Montpelier. Furthermore, the Winooksi River is known as a recreational and water sports area but also for its Winooksi One Dam, which was built in 1992 and operates a 7.3 MW hydroelectric power plant in the town of the same name Winooksi.

Connecticut River

Connecticut River
The Connecticut River is the longest river in the New England region at 660 km. The river springs from Third Connecticut Lake and Fourth Connecticut Lake in the state of New Hampshire. From there, the Connecticut River flows south through the US states of New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts and Connecticut. The Connecticut River forms almost the entire border between the states of New Hampshire and Vermont. The Connecticut River flows into Long Island Sound, a fjord that separates Long Island from New York from the mainland. in the state of Connecticut. The river is navigable to the city of Hartford in Connecticut through the construction of dams and locks. Up to Windsor Locks, the water level of the river is still subject to the tides of the Atlantic – that is around 95 km above the mouth. The Connecticut River got its name from a French modification of the word “quinetucket” from the Algonkin language, which means “long tidal river”.

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Mountains in Vermont

Green Mountains
The Green Mountains are a 400 km long, heavily forested low mountain range in the state of Vermont, bordered by Massachusetts in the south and the province of Quebec, Canada in the north. The Green Mountains are part of the Appalachian Mountains that run from Quebec in the southern United States to Alabama. At 1,340 m, Mount Mansfield is the highest mountain in the region and the entire state. He and other mountains such as Killington and Pico Peak or Mount Ellen are particularly popular with hikers and winter sports enthusiasts and have contributed to the development of many tourist centers in the region. The Green Mountains are also of particular importance for maple syrup production. 77% of the state of Vermont is forested – the majority of which are maple trees.

Green Mountains of Vermont

Lake Champlain

Lake Champlain is the sixth largest inland lake in the United States, which runs between the states of Vermont and New York and is still partially bordered by the Canadian province of Quebec in the north. It is approx. 180 km long, approx. 20 km wide and flows over the Richelieu River. About 80 islands are located in Lake Champlain, including Grand Isle, an independent county in the state of Vermont. Lake Champlain was named after Samuel de Champlain, who discovered the lake in 1609 and shortly after its discovery reported a 1.5 m sea monster and triggered real hype. To this day, the relatives of Nessie – called Champ – have received great attention. Tours are offered daily.

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

The Appalachian Trail (officially: Appalachian National Scenic Trail) has a total length of approx.3,500 km, making it one of the longest long-distance hiking trails in the world.
The Appalachian Trail runs from north to south through the 14 U.S. states.