The cliffs contain alpine plants protected because no trails lead to or through them.[4]
Hiking
There is a trail parking area located on the west side of Vermont Route 5A at the south end of Lake Willoughby. The trailhead is marked by a sign on the opposite side of the road.
After roughly 1 mile (1.6 km), the main trail passes Pulpit Rock, a known nesting area for the peregrine falcon.[5] Pulpit Rock also offers an expansive view of Lake Willoughby. An extension off the Pulpit Rock location leads to a rock overhang 650 feet (200 m) above the lake.
After leaving Pulpit Rock, the trail veers away from the cliffs to ascend to a viewing area on a rock slab.[6]
The main hiking trail runs along a ridge bearing east away from the lake and curves back to the parking area. The descent trail offers three separate, small lookout areas.[7]
The trail's total distance is 2.5 miles (4.0 km) with a vertical rise of 1,590 feet (480 m).[8]