Vermont Hiking Trails
For interesting reading as you rest or camp along the trails get a copy of Walking to Vermont by Christopher S. Wren. As a retired world news correspondent for the New York Times, Mr. Wren shares his experiences as he hiked from Times Square to his vacation home in Vermont.
Groton State Park - For easy to difficult walks ranging from short walks to nature loop trails to hikes along the mountainside.
Mount Mansfield State Forest - Moderate to difficult trails as well as part of the Long Trail.
Smuggler’s Notch - More than 20 miles
of moderate to difficult trails. Along the way you will
see mountain ponds, a waterfall with multiple levels, and
can climb to the peak of Mount Mansfield.
Underhill State Park -The Park has 4 trails ranging from moderate to difficult, the Laura Crowles Trail, the Sunset Ridge, the Halfway House and Maple Ridge Trails all lead to the top of Mount Mansfield.
Branbury State Park - Confecting loop trails, point to point trails, and great views of Lake Dunmore. The easy to difficult trails offer fun for hikers of
all ages and abilities.
Worchester -Waterbury-Stowe-Elmore-moderate to difficult trails through mountain forest and along the ridge
Calvin Coolidge State Forest –Shrewsbury-Bridgewater-Plymouth- Over 15 miles of trails including access to the Appalachian and Long Trails.
Delaware & Hudson Rail Trail —Historic locations, long bridges, wildlife and nearby wetlands are found along the 20 mile rail bed trail.
Emerald Lake State Park - Interconnecting trails, hiking, areas, paths and old roads ranging from easy to moderate
Woodford State Park —Easy to moderate trails beside the Adams Reservoir and nearby Aiken Federal Wilderness Area.
Photo Credits: Camels Hump Summit by Broken
Images; Rocky Edge by JustinHenry; Hiker on Mount Ascutney
by M Pincus
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