Past Events from September 10, 2023 – January 1 – Happy Vermont

Vermont Events

Full Moon Hike in Poultney

Slate Valley Trails 131 Town Farm Road, Poultney, VT, United States

Meet at Fairgrounds trailhead parking lot and hike up Midway to the top then down the Cliffhanger trail and return via Merry Go Round and Maple Sugar through the open fields and back to the parking lot.  Bring a headlamp, dress warmly, and depending on...

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Music on the Trail Series in Bristol

Bristol Trail Network Bristol, VT, United States

Bristol's Music on the Trail summer series on the second Sunday of the month is where you can hear live music at an easily accessible spot on the Bristol Trail Network. Bring a chair or stool if you wish to sit and listen, or simply...

Hike by Moonlight at Merck Forest in Rupert

Merck Forest and Farmland Center 3270 Route 315, Rupert, VT, United States

Join a guided moon-lit hike on Merck Forest's trails on a wintery evening. Meet up at the Visitor Center and bring a headlamp. Dress warmly with proper footwear, including Microspikes or snowshoes, depending on ground conditions. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the program. Cost...

First Day Hike on the Colchester Causeway

Causeway Park 781 Blakely Rd, Colchester, VT, United States

Take a guided, family-friendly, free hike across Mallett's Bay on the scenic Colchester Causeway. This hike is part of Vermont State Parks First Day Hike event. The hike is two hours round-trip. There is no elevation gain, and this hike can be done with hiking...

First Day Hike at Button Bay State Park in Ferrisburgh

Button Bay State Park 5 Button Bay State Park Road, Ferrisburgh, VT, United States

Enjoy a free, guided, family-friendly hike at Button Bay State Park, as part of Vermont State Park's First Day Hike event. This is an easy two-mile walk on flat terrain where you'll search for overwintering birds. Guide Name: Ron Payne, Otter Creek Audubon Society President...

First Day Hike in South Hero

Round Pond State Park 27 East Shore Road, South Hero, VT, United States

Join South Hero Land Trust staff and volunteers at Round Pond State Park for a casual walk through the meadows and woods and along the beautiful Lake Champlain shoreline. This free, guided hike is part of Vermont State Parks' First Day Hike event. This family-friendly...

First Day Hike: Groton State Park

New Discovery State Park 4239 VT RT 232, Marshfield, VT, United States

Start the new year on the right foot with a hike in the great outdoors. On January 1,  everyone is invited to join a free, guided, family-friendly hike taking place at many state parks, state forests, and other public lands across Vermont. Hikes are led...

First Day Hike: Bomoseen State Park in Castleton

Bomoseen State Park 2 Cedar Mountain Road, Castleton, VT, United States

Start the new year on the right foot with a hike in the great outdoors. On January 1,  everyone is invited to join a free, guided, family-friendly hike taking place at many state parks, state forests, and other public lands across Vermont. Hikes are led...

First Day Hike in Plainfield

Spruce Mountain Trailhead 681 Spruce Mountain Road, Plainfield, VT, United States

Hike Spruce Mountain in LR Jones State Forest on New Year’s Day, This free, guided hike is part of Vermont State Parks' First Day Hike event. This moderate to advanced 4.5-mile (round trip) hike summits Spruce Mountain with a 1,164 foot elevation gain. There is a...

First Day Hike: Willoughby State Forest in Westmore

Willoughby State Forest Route 5A, Westmore, United States

Start the New Year on the right foot with a hike in the great outdoors with a First Day Hike organized by Vermont State Parks. The Barlett Mountain Loop in Willougby State Forest is a moderately challenging trail follows the CCC Road in Westmore for...

First Day Hike at Owl’s Head in Groton

Owls Head in Groton State Forest Route 232, Groton, VT, United States

Explore Owl's Head during a moderate, roundtrip hike that is geared toward families with young children. This hike is part of Vermont State Parks First Day Hike event. The hour-plus hike includes the road to the shelter, which is three-quarters of a mile with 350-foot...

Pride Hikes: Lamb Season at Shelburne Farms

Shelburne Farms 1611 Harbor Road, Shelburne, United States

Meander through the sugarbush, visit the lambs in the farmyard, and experience the changing season during this early spring hike at Shelburne Farms. Meet in the small field to the right of the Farm Barn. Drive through the main entry gate at the farm, then...