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Dorset Peak
Danby, VT

Dorset Peak as seen from Bromley Mountain
Dorset Peak (center right) as seen from Bromley Mountain

Location mapSummary
Located north of Manchester, Dorset Mountain was once the site of one of the largest proposed ski areas in New England. Known as Dorset Hollow Ski Area, it was to be developed in the late 1960s. Due in part to local opposition, the project never moved beyond initial stages.

Dorset Peak is the wooded, viewless highpoint of Dorset Mountain. A subpeak to its southwest was once home to a fire tower. The lower framework of the tower is still standing.


Summit Elevation
3,770 feet

Summit Facilities
None.

Trip Reports:
Click on the date for photos, timestamps, and maps.
Date of Hike Trail(s) Length Steepness Vertical
August 3, 2013 Jeep road, more Moderate Moderate 2,465'
July 10, 2010 Jeep road, more Moderate Moderate 2,220'

More Information
- Dorset Hollow Ski Area - NewEnglandSkiHistory.com
- New England 100 Highest Peaks




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