Burke Mountain (Vermont)
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Burke Mountain is a mountain
located in the "Northeast Kingdom
" of Vermont
. The bulk of the mountain is in Caledonia County
, but its southeast side is in Essex County
. Like the town of Burke
, the mountain is probably named after the British statesman, Edmund Burke
(1729–1797). It is flanked to the east by Umpire Mountain.
Burke Mountain stands within the watershed
of the Passumpsic River
. The northeast and northwest sides of Burke Mountain drain into Dish Mill Brook, thence into the East Branch of the Passumpsic River. The southwest end of Burke Mtn. drains into Mountain Brook, thence into the East Branch of the Passumpsic River. The south slopes and southeast side of Burke Mountain drain into Weir Mill Brook, thence into Bog Brook, the Moose River, and the Passumpsic River.
It is within the Darling State Forest Park of Victory State Forest. The Burke Mountain Ski Area
has been developed on the northwest slopes of the mountain.
The Burke Mountain Academy is located there.
There are two hiking trails from this point to the summit. The first proceeds pm a narrow, zig-zag trail with several lookout points for views of the surrounding areas. The second leads to a continuation of the paved road that is blocked off to public vehicle traffic. Both paths meet at the mountain's summit which contains a tower scalable by the use of a metal staircase.
Mountain
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located in the "Northeast Kingdom
Northeast Kingdom
The Northeast Kingdom is a term used to describe the northeast corner of the U.S. state of Vermont, comprising Essex, Orleans and Caledonia Counties and having a population of 62,438. In Vermont, the written term "NEK" is often used. The term is attributed to the late George D. Aiken, former...
" of Vermont
Vermont
Vermont is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. The state ranks 43rd in land area, , and 45th in total area. Its population according to the 2010 census, 630,337, is the second smallest in the country, larger only than Wyoming. It is the only New England...
. The bulk of the mountain is in Caledonia County
Caledonia County, Vermont
Caledonia County is a county located in the U.S. state of Vermont. As of 2010, the population was 31,227. Its shire town is St. Johnsbury.The county was given the Latin name for Scotland, in honor of the many settlers who claimed ancestry there....
, but its southeast side is in Essex County
Essex County, Vermont
Essex County is the county located in the northeastern part of the U.S. state of Vermont. As of 2010, the population was 6,306, making it the least-populous county in both Vermont and New England...
. Like the town of Burke
Burke, Vermont
Burke is a town in Caledonia County, Vermont, United States. The population was 1,571 at the 2000 census. The town contains the villages of East Burke, West Burke and Burke Hollow.-Geography:...
, the mountain is probably named after the British statesman, Edmund Burke
Edmund Burke
Edmund Burke PC was an Irish statesman, author, orator, political theorist and philosopher who, after moving to England, served for many years in the House of Commons of Great Britain as a member of the Whig party....
(1729–1797). It is flanked to the east by Umpire Mountain.
Burke Mountain stands within the watershed
Drainage basin
A drainage basin is an extent or an area of land where surface water from rain and melting snow or ice converges to a single point, usually the exit of the basin, where the waters join another waterbody, such as a river, lake, reservoir, estuary, wetland, sea, or ocean...
of the Passumpsic River
Passumpsic River
The Passumpsic River is a tributary of the Connecticut River, in Vermont. Though primarily a Caledonia County river, it is the only river to flow through all three counties of the Northeast Kingdom.- Course :...
. The northeast and northwest sides of Burke Mountain drain into Dish Mill Brook, thence into the East Branch of the Passumpsic River. The southwest end of Burke Mtn. drains into Mountain Brook, thence into the East Branch of the Passumpsic River. The south slopes and southeast side of Burke Mountain drain into Weir Mill Brook, thence into Bog Brook, the Moose River, and the Passumpsic River.
It is within the Darling State Forest Park of Victory State Forest. The Burke Mountain Ski Area
Burke Mountain Ski Area
Burke Mountain Ski Area is a mid-size ski resort open to skiing and snowboarding in northeast Vermont . It is located on Burke Mountain...
has been developed on the northwest slopes of the mountain.
Skiing
Burke Mountain has 45 ski trails and glades on 250 acres (101.2 ha) of terrain, and a vertical drop of 2011 feet (613 m). It has 80% coverage with 25% novice, 45% intermediate, and 30% expert trails.The Burke Mountain Academy is located there.
Other mountain activities
Burke Mountain has a paved road. A parking lot is co-located with the top of the mountain's ski lift.There are two hiking trails from this point to the summit. The first proceeds pm a narrow, zig-zag trail with several lookout points for views of the surrounding areas. The second leads to a continuation of the paved road that is blocked off to public vehicle traffic. Both paths meet at the mountain's summit which contains a tower scalable by the use of a metal staircase.