Just because a mountain is not on the Northeast 115 list doesn't mean I cannot and should not hike it. On a whim, my friends Jon, Sarah, and I went for a hike on the little bump called Mount Philo. Jon had to work in the afternoon, so there was not enough time to do a bigger hike. After I had my 5000 mile tune up for my car, I drove down to Burlington to pick them up and we drove down for a quick afternoon hike.
Mount Philo is the perfect family hike. It is steep enough where you can work up a sweat but are never really exhausted. The trail is long enough so you feel as though you have accomplished something when you reach the top but still have enough energy to motor around the rather substantial summit area. The summit area has a campground, some Adirondack chairs and benches, and a beautiful view facing the Adirondacks over Lake Champlain. The only drawback of Mount Philo is the fee to enter (only $3/person). Other than that, it is a great little hike for all ages and all skill levels. Unfortunately, since this trip was spur of the moment, I forgot to grab my camera, so there aren't any pictures.
Now, my favorite part of the hike is the proximity to my favorite brewery: Fiddlehead. Since this was a quick hike and we had a time limit, I decided not to bring a beer to the peak for my typical hiking beer. Rather, we stopped by Fiddlehead and sampled some of their brews on tap. Since they rotate what they brew, what I sampled will probably be different from what is available when you stop by. That being said, their flagship IPA is delicious. It has been a while since I last had a pint of it, so it is hard to describe the taste on memory alone. I suppose you will have to swing by and see what it's all about for yourself!
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