Peru Peak Wilderness
Resting just east of Big Branch Wilderness, Peru Peak Wilderness takes its name from the highest mountain in the area. In the more remote, trailless northern half stands Pete Parent Peak, a 3,000-footer that, unlike most in Vermont, has no marked path to the top. Brook trout can be found in the numerous ponds and streams. Black bear and white-tailed deer attract hunters in the fall. Deer are more numerous in the eastern section along Utley Brook. Cross-country skiers like the deep, hard snow deposited in winter. The Appalachian Trail/Long Trail crosses the southern end of the Wilderness for about three miles, taking in the summits of Peru and Styles Peak, both topping 3,000 feet. Styles Peak provides the best view.
Description from Wilderness Connect (wilderness.net).
| Designation | Wilderness |
| Managed by | U.S. Forest Service |
| State | Vermont |
| Size | 7,824 acres |
| Designated | 1984, by Congress |
| Center point | 43.30° N, 72.92° W |
| Night sky | About as dark as the ground gets (Black Marble reading 10) |
Boundary map
Boundary, simplified to about 0.005 degrees Federal campground
The outline is the agency boundary simplified for display, so small parcels and inholdings may not show. The agency page has the authoritative map.
Weather by month
Large units span more than one climate. The station stands in for the center point, and the outer parts of the boundary can be warmer or colder.
Where to camp
None of the 4 federal campgrounds within ten miles sit inside the boundary. Nearest first. Distances are from the campground point to the boundary edge, from the Campsite Atlas index.
Trails
2 named Forest Service trails enter this wilderness, 105 miles in all.
| Trail | Miles | Allowed uses |
|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Trail/Long Trail ↗ | 105.2 | |
| Mud Pond | 0.2 |
Lengths and allowed uses come from the Forest Service trail layer by way of Trailhead Atlas. This trail list was copied from Trailhead Atlas on November 1, 2026 and is copied again on each weekly run. Trails in plain text have no page there yet.
Fire nearby
- WildfireCherry Plain
50 mi from the center point · 251 acres · 99% contained
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge, and is measured from the center of a boundary that may be many miles across. Check the agency page for closures.
Explore
Nearby on the other atlases
- 14.5 miBrown Covered Bridge ↗National Historic Landmark
- 2.7 mi
- 3.5 miWilson House ↗East Dorset, VT
- 4.6 miWilder, John, House ↗Weston, VT
- 6.7 miLondonderry Town House ↗South Londonderry, VT
- 6.9 miHall, Gen. Robinson, House ↗Wallingford, VT
- 7.1 miHulett Farm ↗Wallingford, VT
- 7.3 miHager Farm ↗Wallingford, VT
Landmarks are listed first, then by distance from the boundary.
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Titles come from Open Library's catalog, matched by subject heading or by title.
Reference
Questions people ask
How big is Peru Peak Wilderness?
7,824 acres.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Who manages Peru Peak Wilderness?
The U.S. Forest Service.
Source: Wilderness Connect
What state is Peru Peak Wilderness in?
Vermont.
Source: Wilderness Connect
When was Peru Peak Wilderness designated?
Congress designated it in 1984.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Can I camp at Peru Peak Wilderness?
Camping inside a wilderness is usually allowed away from roads, with no facilities, and the managing agency page has the permit rules. The federal campgrounds within ten miles are listed under Where to camp.
Source: Where to camp
How do I get to Peru Peak Wilderness?
A point inside the boundary is at 43.303° N, 72.921° W. Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park is 27 miles away. The official page carries directions and the office address.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Is there a fire near Peru Peak Wilderness right now?
1 active incident within 50 miles as of 2026-11-01, the nearest Cherry Plain at 50 miles. Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge.
Source: Fire nearby
Which national parks are near Peru Peak Wilderness?
Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park (27 mi) and Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park (28 mi). Park Atlas has fees, hours and alerts for each.
Source: Nearby on the other atlases
Are there historic places near Peru Peak Wilderness?
The National Register has 38 listings within 15 miles, including Brown Covered Bridge and Johnny Seesaw's Historic District.
Source: Register Atlas
Sources
- Boundary, name, acreage, designation year, states and description: Wilderness Connect.
- Campgrounds: the Campsite Atlas index of federal campgrounds, matched to this boundary at build time.
- Trailheads and sites: the Forest Service Recreation Opportunities layer, points inside the boundary.
- Trails: the Trailhead Atlas open-data file of Forest Service trails, matched on the wilderness each trail enters.
- Night sky: NASA Black Marble (VIIRS, 2016 composite) sampled at zoom 6 around the center point.
- Weather, alerts, air quality, river flow and earthquakes load live in your browser from NWS, AirNow, USGS and iNaturalist when you open the page.