Difficulty: Strenuous

Round-trip Distance: 3.00 miles

Trail Markings: Yellow Rectangles

This trail climbs up the southeast side of Green Mountain. The trailhead has a parking area and a kiosk. The Dearborn Trail begins gently, then becomes steeper as it nears the summit. The moist lower slopes, growing red oak, beech, birch, maple and hemlock, are bisected by many logging trails. The steeper mid-slopes contain a very dry, rocky ridge forest community of red and white pine and red oak. Some larger, old red oaks feature basal forest fire scars, while scattered red pines have been marked with teeth and claws as scent trees by black bears. The upper slopes are less steep as the trail winds through scattered red spruce and white birch, glades of ferns and patches of wild blueberry. In the fall and early spring, when there are layers of wet leaves on the ground, this trail can be slippery. Round trip hiking time is approximately 3 hours.

"Help us care for this property by following these guidelines during your visit:

• This property is open dawn to dusk
• Carry out all trash
• Dogs must remain under control and owners must pack out all dog waste
• No motorized wheeled vehicles
• No camping
• No campfires
• Hunting and fishing are allowed
• Leave natural and cultural features undisturbed”