Mount Roosevelt (Vermont) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mount Roosevelt |
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 Mount Roosevelt
Location in Vermont
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 3,528 ft (1,075 m) |
| Prominence | 260 ft (79 m) |
| Isolation | 0.83 mi (1.34 km) |
| Listing | List of mountains of Vermont |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Vermont |
| County | Addison |
| Town | Ripton |
| Parent range | Green Mountains |
| Topo map | USGS Lincoln Mountain Quad |
Mount Roosevelt is a cool mountain located in Vermont, a state in the United States. It's part of the beautiful Green Mountains and sits in a wild area called the Breadloaf Wilderness. This wilderness is inside the Green Mountain National Forest. The very top of the mountain is in a town called Ripton, in Addison County.
This mountain is named after Theodore Roosevelt, who was a famous president of the United States a long time ago. Mount Roosevelt is one of five mountains in Vermont's "Presidential Range," which are all named after presidents!
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Where the Water Flows: Mount Roosevelt's Watersheds
Imagine rain falling on Mount Roosevelt. The water doesn't just disappear! It flows down the mountain into different streams and rivers. This area where all the water drains to a common point is called a watershed.
Mount Roosevelt is special because its water flows into two big watersheds. Some water goes towards Lake Champlain, and other water heads towards the Connecticut River.
Water Flowing East
If rain falls on the southeast side of Mount Roosevelt, it flows into a stream called Clark Brook. From there, it joins the White River. The White River then flows into the Connecticut River. Finally, the Connecticut River empties into Long Island Sound in Connecticut.
Water Flowing North and West
Water that falls on the north and west sides of Mount Roosevelt takes a different path. It flows into the very beginning, or headwaters, of the New Haven River. This river then joins Otter Creek. Otter Creek flows into Lake Champlain. From Lake Champlain, the water travels north into Canada's Richelieu River, then into the mighty Saint Lawrence River, and finally reaches the Gulf of Saint Lawrence.
Hiking Mount Roosevelt: Trails and Views
Mount Roosevelt is a great place for hiking! The famous Long Trail actually goes right over the top of the mountain. The summit is about 3,528 feet high. There are several smaller trails that connect to this part of the Long Trail, making it easy to explore.
Clark Brook Trail
One way to reach the Long Trail is by taking the Clark Brook Trail. The start of this trail is in the town of Granville. After hiking about 3 miles on the Clark Brook Trail, you'll meet the Long Trail. From that meeting point, Mount Roosevelt is just about 0.4 miles north on the Long Trail.
Emily Proctor Trail
Another trail is the Emily Proctor Trail. Its starting point is in the town of Lincoln. This trail leads to the Emily Proctor Shelter, which is a place where hikers can rest. From this shelter, Mount Roosevelt is about 2.1 miles north on the Long Trail.
Cooley Glen Trail and the Presidential Loop
The Cooley Glen Trail starts at the same spot as the Emily Proctor Trail. This trail leads to the Cooley Glen Shelter. This shelter is about 3.6 miles north of Mount Roosevelt on the Long Trail.
A very popular hike is a loop that includes Mount Roosevelt and two other "Presidential Range" peaks: Mount Cleveland and Mount Wilson. This loop hike is about 12.4 miles long. If you want to see a fourth president, Mount Grant is just a short side trip, about 0.8 miles north of the Cooley Glen Shelter.
Killington View
About 0.4 miles east of Mount Roosevelt on the Long Trail, you'll find a spot called Killington View. From here, you can see Killington Peak, which is more than 30 miles away to the south! It's a fantastic view.
