White Rocks National Recreation Area Sugar Hill Road, Wallingford, VT 05773

"Grab sticks before hiking to make some steep steps easier. The “vista” is worth the climb."

"Plan aheadif youre visiting in the evening. The trail goes dark quickly as the majority of the trail passes behind a mountain and it gets easy to get lost."

"Beautiful park and forest. Keywaydin Trail connecting to White Rocks Cliff Trail is a 3.8 ml return but don’t let it’s short distance fool you. Grade is moderate to heavy with some level sections. No scrambling, all up right, but you WILL sweat. Wear layers to peel back. Trail has lots of roots and rocks, some loose. Be mindful of your footing. Don’t let this deter you however, focused footing is always good hiking practice anyways. The distance, height and grade make this an excellent training hill. Choose your speed to accommodate your ability. Go slow on the way down, protect your knees and ankles, and treat the decent as your warm-down. The cliff trail can be sparse and hard to follow as you search for the “edge” but meanders through a beautiful mossy pine forest. As with all the hikes in these mountains, wear abundant tick repellent, be weary of rock faces with any moisture that make them quite slick, and if solo leave your phone number, route and departure time on your car. There’s a nice surprise at the top that I’m intentionally not sharing photos of. Have fun! Breathe deep!"

"Decent picnic area with tables and fire grills but no trash cans or water. The parking lot and road are paved and can fit maybe 20-30 cars. The trails are typical Vermont beautiful with falling leaves and lists of mosquitoes. Beware the elevation gain on some of the trails as it is relentless. Watch out for the googly eyed trees as they watch your hike."

"The total hike was just over 4 miles. It is a somewhat steep hike but very doable. The outlook at the top is totally worth the hike. There is a very pretty waterfall not to far from the parking area that is a nice bonus."