Seasoned hikers know that stick season is one of the best times to explore the trails. Sure, the crowds are gone. But what's even better is that without the leaf cover, new vistas open up through the hardwoods with surprising views you can't see in summer. Here...
What’s the Vermont foliage forecast for 2025? It’s tough to say. Heavy spring rains followed by soaring temperatures and a severe drought over the summer make it harder to predict. Not only that, these unusual weather patterns—and a changing climate—are also putting stress on Vermont trees...
Enjoy a fall community hike in Plymouth during the height of fall foliage season. The Hike is 1.5 miles out and back with the option to hike further depending on the desire of the group as a whole. The hike hike will take place on Farm...
The annual Bennington Trailfest offers activities for trail hikers and the community. Enjoy free food, non-alcoholic beverages, live entertainment, trail skill demonstrations and participate in hiking workshops. Long-distance hikers will be provided transportation to and from the Route 9 Trailhead, along with an in-town camping option. Free admission. The...
Mount Philo in Charlotte stands at 968 feet. Lower in elevation than the Empire State Building and tiny compared to the neighboring Green Mountains and Adirondacks, Mount Philo is everything you could want in a mountain. It's accessible, easy to hike and offers some of the best views around. The...
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 fire...
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 hike...
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 of...
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 boots...
Enjoy a free, guided, family-friendly walk at Button Bay State Park on New Year's Day. This is an easy 2-mile walk on flat terrain in search of overwintering birds. Guide: Ron Payne, Otter Creek Audubon Society President To register or for more information: [email protected]...
