General Information 
Hiking
Trail Map



About The Skyline Drive
Rates
Restrictions
Annual Sports Car Race
Picnic Areas
Photos



 Early History
Why We're Here Today
The Man Behind It All



Overview
Lake Madeleine Project



Mount Equinox Gift Shop

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
The Mount Equinox Skyline Drive is the longest privately owned paved toll road in the USA (5.2 miles), elevation increase 3,235 ft., restrooms located at the Toll House and first parking area, 6 picnic and parking areas.

The Skyline Drive Toll House is located on Vermont Historic Route 7A between Manchester and Arlington, Vermont. When heading south the Toll House is on your right, on the left when heading north. Directions (Will Open In New Window). Map.
Enjoy the scenic beauty and the sights and sounds of nature at any of our picnic areas, many of which have marble picnic tables made from marble quarried on neighboring Dorset Mountain. There is a fireplace for grilling at the first area located 1/4 mile from the entrance of the drive.

Open 9:00 to 5:00 on Monday thru Wednesday, 9:00 to sunset on Thursday thru Sunday: May 1st thru October 31st, weather permitting. Please note that toll road closes 35 minutes prior to sunset. The Toll road is closed from November 1st to April 30.

Restrictions

No hiking or biking permitted on toll road.
No buses, RV’s or vans for over eight persons.
No trucks with campers installed in bed of truck.
Camping and fires are strictly prohibited.
No hunting.

Rates

Automobiles: 

$12.00 car and driver  
$2.00 per passenger
(children under 12 free)

Motorcycles:

$10.00 bike and driver. No passenger fee.

Statistics

 

  • Elevation 3,848 feet.

  • Highest Peak in the Taconic Mountain range.

  • Average base to summit temperature change 10 degrees.

  • Highest recorded wind speed 121mph.

  • Geological  natural aquifer, replenishes ground water.

  • Average annual rain fall 21 inches.

  • Average annual snow fall 98 inches.

Hiking Trails

 

Trail to Lookout Rock:

Beginner: .02 of a mile

Yellow Trial to Lookout Rock and Red Trail: 

Intermediate: .04- .08 of a mile

Red Trail between Lookout Rock and Saddle:  

Expert: 1.2 miles

Burr Burton Trail from Manchester to Summit of Big Equinox:   

Expert: 4 miles

Shortcut to Yellow Trail:  

Beginner: .015 of a mile

Contact Us:  | Email | Toll House Phone: 802-362-1114 | 
| Administrative Offices: 802-362-1115 |