Jerusalem Trail to Orvis Lookout - Jerusalem, VT

The Jerusalem Trail is a side trail that connects to the Long Trail. It is a 5 mile out and back with about 1700 feet of elevation gain. I started this hike before the sun had come over the mountain and the temperature was in the teens. The destination today is Orvis Lookout. A large portion of the hike goes through a maple grove. There is a large scale sugaring operation and twice I had to duck under the lines. We finally reach the softwoods and start a steeper climb. Just before reaching the Long Trail it gets steep and icy. While standing there a group of about 8 hikers went by. They had spent the night at Glen Ellen Lodge. It must have been a cold night because there is no heat at the lodge. The Long Trail. This is a look north. My first look at Orvis Lookout. And the view then you step out on Orvis Lookout. I final look back at the Green Mountains. I was up there somewhere. Map & Directions: https://www.trailfinder.info/trails/trail/jerusalem-trail