Killington Peak - Killington, Vermont
Posted by: Vermontish
N 43° 36.271 W 072° 49.206
18T E 675930 N 4830256
Killington Peak, second highest summit in Vermont.
Waymark Code: WM40VC
Location: Vermont, United States
Date Posted: 06/20/2008
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Dr. Samuel Peters claimed that in 1763 he had christened the land "Verd-mont" as he stood on top of a high mountain (said to be Killington, which at the time was one of several named Pisgah) from which he could see both the Connecticut River and Lake Champlain.
Accessible to hikers on the Appalachian / Long Trails, which cross the summit, or by Killington Resort's gondola at (N 43.6146 W 72.7562).
Note: Original coordinates were in error. Correct coordinates are now in use.