Park
Prospect Rock Trail
13 locals recommend
Location
663 Rootville Rd
Manchester, VT
Manchester Center
Tips from locals
Matthew
January 11, 2022
Parking is located at the end of Rootville Rd. It's a steep hike up a Class 4 road, but has a great view. Connect to the AT for a longer hike as well!
Anderson
January 24, 2018
A 3 mile up and back hike to a stunning view of Manchester and the valley. It's a relentless uphill climb on a well-maintained fire road, but worth it for the view and sense of accomplishment at the top!
Bebe
August 17, 2017
3-Miles round trip. From the junction of Routes 11/30 and Route 7, a mile East of Manchester, drive East on Route 11/30 for 0.5 miles to East Manchester Road turning right for 150 feet, then left on Rootville Road for 0.5 mile to the white water tower and small parking area near a gravel driveway and house. Do not block the road and do not park near or past the ‘No Parking” signs. The trail begins up the Old Rootville Road to a National Forest signboard where it continues past a spur trail and small brook before ascending steeply up the mountain, then levels off through the forest and climbs again with a steep drop-off on the right, before coming to the junction at 1.5 miles with Long Trail
3-Miles round trip. From the junction of Routes 11/30 and Route 7, a mile East of Manchester, drive East on Route 11/30 for 0.5 miles to East Manchester Road turning right for 150 feet, then left on Rootville Road for 0.5 mile to the white water tower and small parking area near a gravel driveway an…
Natalia
August 6, 2020
Offers spectacular views of Manchester valley (1,5 miles).
Leslie
July 16, 2022
3.5 miles round trip. Take Route 7A ¼ mile east on Route 11/30 to East Manchester Road. Turn right just past Raven’s Den. At the 3-way stop, drive straight onto Rootville Road and follow for about a mile to parking just before the water tower.