10 Hiking Trails in Vermont That You Shouldn't Miss

September 19, 2021 Fernanda Pittenger

Whether you’re exploring Vermont’s covered bridges, visiting Quechee Gorge or skiing at Killington, you’ll find Vermont to be picture-perfect. If you’re the outdoorsy type, you’ll love Vermont. In winter, of course, there’s plenty of skiing and snowboarding. In the warmer months, however, Vermont offers plenty of opportunities for hiking, biking, fishing and boating. If you enjoy boating, swimming and fishing, a vacation rental on Lake Champlain might be perfect for you.
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1. Kingdom Trail System

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Seventy-five miles of trails around Burke Mountain.

2. Green Mountain Trails

Rt. 100, Pittsfield, VT 05762 [email protected] http://www.gmtrails.org/
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5.0 based on 4 reviews

Green Mountain Trails

3. Sherburne Pass Trail

Killington, VT
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5.0 based on 3 reviews

Sherburne Pass Trail

4. The Long Trail

VT +1 802-244-7037
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5.0 based on 13 reviews

The Long Trail

Hiking trail in the Green Mountains that extends the length of Vermont.

Reviewed By Thelongtrail-1

We must keep The Long Trail available for hikers and nature enthusiasts forever!!! This is one of the few places you can truly feel free and at peace.

5. Stowe Recreation Path

Stowe, VT 05672 +1 802-253-7321 [email protected] http://www.gostowe.com/recreation-path
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5.0 based on 1,432 reviews

Stowe Recreation Path

Between the West Branch River and Route 108 is a biking trail full of scenic vistas and small town atmosphere.

Reviewed By Turkish340

Rent some good bikes and do it. Did it with family, youngest is 10. No probkem at all as the entire path is pretty much flat and paved so it is really easy to ride. Beautiful scenery all the way through, and some really magical spots to stop and admire the area.

6. Birds of Vermont Museum

900 Sherman Hollow Rd, Huntington, VT 05462-9420 +1 802-434-2167 [email protected] http://www.birdsofvermont.org
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Birds of Vermont Museum

Where natural history meets art: we are a small museum featuring life-like woodcarvings of Vermont (and more) birds. Discover, learn, and relax: indoors with the carvings, art shows, or activities for kids and adults; and outdoors on trails, in pollinator sanctuary "gardens", and in our walk-in treehouse. Includes gift shop, restrooms, bird blinds, picnic areas, and frequent special events and birding programs. ** Open Wed-Sun, May - October, 10am-4pm [Closed July 4] ** Open by appointment November - April.

Reviewed By Margo9876

So much to see an do. We visited on a rainy day, and spent about an hour inside looking at the carved birds of Vermont and watching the live birds outside at the many bird feeders. Then, we hiked up and back down the mountain. There is a treehouse from which you can view more wildlife. We saw a white-tailed deer on our walk, and there were also chipmunks at the birdfeeders.

7. Sharp Park

204 Cobble Hill Rd All the way up the road, Milton, VT 05468-4199 +1 802-891-6225 http://www.sharppark.com/index.php/home/
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Sharp Park

Reviewed By aaronk1047 - Milton, United States

Great place no matter what the season Segways awesome trails, great sledding, friendly staff, huge barn for your parties

8. Stowe Pinnacle

Upper Hollow Road, Stowe, VT http://www.gostowe.com/thingstodo/sports/hiking
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Stowe Pinnacle

Reviewed By 528ScottM

We were early arrivals to the tiny parking lot at the trailhead. The walk starts gently through a dense marshy meadow, then gradually ascends through forest. About 2/3 of the way to the top it becomes quite steep; the average grade is close to 20% (1500 feet in 1.5 miles). Once at the top you are rewarded with a spectacular panoramic view of the entire valley. Well worth the 2.5 hours round trip. It was a dog party at the top by the time we left; it seems everyone wanted to take their pup up to the top.

9. Robert Frost Wayside Trail

off Route 125, Ripton, VT +1 802-747-6700 http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/stelprdb5315866.pdf
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Robert Frost Wayside Trail

A nature trail, posted with Frost's poems, leading to beautiful views of the Green Mountains.

Reviewed By G2258YKpaulp - Montpelier, United States

Right now, it's closed off for work-- HOWEVER, I did walk it this spring when the snow was melting and there was enough room to maneuver. Just a beautiful trail. Try to walk it slowly, look around at the forest and read the poetry along the trail. Frost was actually a lot more cynical --- "had really worn them about the same..." for example. There's definitely a sense of peace on the trail as the brook bubbles through the area, rushing loudly in the spring and quietly in the summer. Fall should be beautiful there.

10. Catamount Family Center

592 Governor Chittenden Rd, Williston, VT 05495-7762 +1 802-879-6001 [email protected] http://catamountoutdoorfamilycenter.org/
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Catamount Family Center

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