Vermont - Walking, Hiking and Biking

Allis State Park
Route 12
Randolph, VT
Phone: 802-276-3175

Set on 487 acres, this small park includes Bear Mountain, rising 1900 feet above sea level. The park features mountain climbing, hiking trails, picnic areas, and wintertime cross-country ski trails. A public campsite is available May - September.

Ascutney State Park
Windsor, VT
Phone: 802-674-2060

This park features fishing areas, hiking trails, and hunting areas for big game and waterfowl.

Bomoseen State Park
22 Cedar Mountain Road
Fair Haven, VT  05743  
Phone: 802-265-4242

This scenic park is 2,379 acres on Lake Bomoseen. Visitors can enjoy a lakeside beach, boating and canoe areas, fishing, swimming and picnic spots. A playground is available for children, and there are hiking and cross-country ski trails. The park also has a public campground.

Branbury State Park
3570 Lake Dunmore Road (Route 53)
Salisbury, VT  05733  
Phone: 802-247-5925

A very small park (96 acres) sitting on Lake Dunmore, offers canoeing, a beach area, hiking trails, cross-country ski areas, fishing, and a nature center. A public campground is available in season (May - October).

Brandon Brook National Forest
Rochester, VT
Phone: 802-767-4261

This park features hiking trails and fishing.

Button Bay State Park
Off Route 22A
Vergennes, VT
Phone: 802-475-2377

Set on the southern banks of Lake Champlain, Button Bay offers a boat launch, swimming pool, canoeing, fishing, a trail for hiking and cross-country skiing, and a public campground.

CCC's Camp
Rochester, VT
Phone: 802-767-4261

Visitors to this park will enjoy the boating, canoeing, nature and hiking trails, swimming, and fishing. Hunting for large and small game, as well as waterfowl, is permitted.

Chittenden Brook National Forest
Rochester, VT
Phone: 802-767-4261

Forest features hiking trails and fishing areas.

Coolidge State Park
Route 100 and 100A
Plymouth, VT
Phone: 802-672-3612

Near the Coolidge Museum site, this park offers cross-country ski trails, hiking, fishing, and a remote public campsite.

Falls of Lana National Forest
Middlebury, VT
Phone: 802-388-4362

Visitors to this forest can enjoy the picnic areas, hiking trails and fishing.

Gifford Woods State Park
U.S. Route 4
Killington, VT
Phone: 802-775-5354

Visitors to this small 114-acre park will enjoy hiking trails, fishing areas, a playground and a public campground.

Green Mountain Club
4711 Waterbury-Stowe Road
Waterbury Center, VT
Phone: (802) 244-7037

Established in 1910 to build the Long Trail, the Green Mountain Club is a private, nonprofit organization with 9,000 members. The GMC is dedicated to maintaining, managing, and protecting Vermont's historic Long Trail System and advocating for hiking opportunities in Vermont. Every year more than 800 volunteers work so that future generations may enjoy the 445-mile Long Trail System.

Half Moon Pond State Park
Town Road
Fair Haven, VT
Phone: 802-273-2848

This small park on Half Moon Pond features a picnic area, beach, canoeing, fishing, and a hiking trail. There is a public campground available.

Hancock Overlook
Hancock, VT
Phone: 802-767-4261

This park features hiking and nature trails, cross-country ski trails, fishing, boating, canoeing, and picnic areas. Hunting for big game, small game and waterfowl is permitted.

Hawk Inn and Mountain Resort
Route 100
Plymouth, VT  05056  
Phone: 802-672-3811
Toll-Free: 800-685-HAWK
Fax: 802-672-5585
Email: hawkinn@hawkresort.com
   

Scenic Route 100, at the entrance of the Resort, is one of the most popular cycling routes in the country. Surrounding that and throughout Hawk property, are the quiet back roads that have made Vermont famous. These back roads are best suited for mountain biking. Then our extensive, circuitous network of 24 trails that winds throughout Hawk offers a wide variety of terrain for all abilities in hiking. The Resort's high-ground trails reach far back into the forested Green Mountains and offer wonderful views of the finger lakes, hidden streams and the surrounding Black River Valley. Whatever your pleasure—mountain bikes (suspension and non-suspension), road bikes, children's bikes, even tandem bikes, hiking trail maps—all are available at the Hawk Recreation Center.

Joseph Smith Birthplace Memorial
Dairy Hill Road
Sharon, VT
Phone: 802-763-7553

Joseph Smith, founder of the Mormon Church was born at this site. The monument itself is one of the world's largest such granite structures. The grounds include visitors centers featuring artwork, a diaorama and films. Visitors can also enjoy hiking and a picnic area. Admission is free.

Kingsland Bay State Park
Ferrisburgh, VT
Phone: 802-877-3445

Lakeside park offering hiking, fishing, boating, canoeing, and swimming.

Lake St. Catherine State Park
3034 VT Route 30 South
Poultney, VT  05764  
Phone: 802-287-9158

Visitors to this park will enjoy picnic areas, hiking and nature trails, swimming, fishing, canoeing and boating. Hunting for big game and waterfowl is permitted.

Montshire Museum of Science
One Montshire Road
Norwich, VT  05055  
Phone: 802-649-2200

Open: Year-round, daily, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas, and New Year’s Day

This hands-on museum offers dozens of exhibits relating to the natural and physical sciences, ecology, and technology. The building is located on a 110-acre site near the Connecticut River, and the museum’s outdoor environment is a large part of the visitor experience. Science Park is a two-acre exhibit area in a park-like setting. Also outside is a network of easy-to-moderate walking trails for visitors of all ages and fitness levels. Cost: Adults, $9; children age 3 to 17, $7.

Moosalamoo National Forest
Middlebury, VT
Phone: 802-388-4362

This forest features picnic areas, nature trails, hiking and fishing.

Mount Independence Historic Site
Orwell, VT
Phone: 802-759-2412

Mount Independence was a fortified position during the Revolutionary War. Exhibits feature artifacts from the war for independence, as well as historic trails for hiking and just walking. Open May - October.

North Hartland Lake
North Hartland, VT
Phone: 802-295-2855

Visitors to this lakeside park will enjoy fishing, hiking, canoeing, boating, swimming and picnic areas.

North Springfield Lake
Springfield, VT
Phone: 802-886-2775

This federally-owned lake is open to visitors. They can enjoy fishing, canoeing, boating, swimming, as well as hiking and nature trails. Hunting is permitted here for small game, large game and waterfowl.

Peavine
Stockbridge, VT
Phone: 802-767-4261

Visitors to this park will enjoy picnic areas, hiking and nature trails, swimming, fishing, canoeing and boating. Hunting for big and small game, as well as waterfowl, is permitted.

Quechee Gorge State Park
190 Dewey Mills Road
White River Junction, VT
Phone: 802-295-2990

One of the most splendid natural sites in all of Vermont, Quechee Gorge is a scenic canyon worth rolls of camera film. Visitors may also go hiking, fish the Ottauquechee River, and enjoy the picnic areas. Walking trails double as cross-country ski trails in the winter. A public campground is also available.

Riverbend
Rochester, VT
Phone: 802-767-4261

Visitors to this park will enjoy picnic areas, hiking and nature trails, swimming, fishing, canoeing and boating. Hunting for big and small game, as well as waterfowl, is permitted.

Robert Frost National Forest
Middlebury, VT
Phone: 802-388-4362

This small forest, named for Vermont's greatest poet, offers nature trails, picnic areas and a rest facility. In the winter, the trails are available for cross-country skiing.

Texas Falls National Forest
Rochester, VT
Phone: 802-767-4261

Features nature trails, fishing, picnic areas and a rest facility.

Thetford Hill State Park
Academy Road
Thetford, VT
Phone: 802-785-2266

This park features hiking trails, a picnic area, and a public campground.

Union Village Dam
Union Village, VT
Phone: 802-295-2855

Visitors can enjoy hiking and nature trails, swimming, fishing, and picnic areas. Hunting for large and small game, as well as waterfowl, is permitted.

Waterbury Center State Park
177 Reservoir Road
Waterbury Center, VT  05677  
Phone: 802-244-1226

This state park lies east of Waterbury Reservoir, and is the ninth-largest body of water in the state of Vermont. The park is located on a 90-acre peninsula with 22 picnic sites, tables, hibachis, swimming beach, nature trail, trailer boat ramp, boat rentals, concession area and restrooms. Open late May to early September.

Wilgus State Park
Ascutney, VT
Phone: 802-674-5422

Visitors can enjoy boating, canoeing, hiking and fishing. Hunting for big game and waterfowl is permitted.

Wilson Castle
West Proctor Road
Proctor, VT
Phone: 802-773-3284

This mansion, built in the mid-19th century, offers a variety of imported, elegant furniture and household items. The 115-acre estate is also home to gardens and walkways. There is an admission charge.

Wrightsville
Middlesex, VT

Visitors to this park will enjoy picnic areas, hiking and nature trails, swimming, fishing, canoeing and boating. Hunting for big game and waterfowl is permitted.

Big Deer State Park
Groton, VT
Phone: 802-584-3823

This park features nature and hiking trails, fishing and rest facilities. Hunting for big game and waterfowl is permitted.

Birds of Vermont Museum
900 Sherman Hollow Road
Huntington, VT  05462  
Phone: 802-434-2167

Open: May 1 - October 31, daily, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; in winter by appointment

Exhibits feature carvings of over 450 species of birds, including an archaeopteryx and other extinct and endangered species. There is a wild bird observation area, as well as nature trails, carving demonstrations and a gift shop. Cost: Adults, $6; seniors, $5; children age 3-17, $3; family, $15.

Boulder Beach State Park
2278 Boulder Beach Road
Groton, VT  05046  
Phone: 802-584-3823

Park with a beach, swimming areas, fishing, hiking trails, boating, canoeing, and rest facilities. Hunting for big game and waterfowl is permitted.

Brighton State Park
102 State Park Road
Island Pond, VT  05846  
Phone: 802-723-4360  802-886-2434

A 152 acre park, set on Island Pond, features an island, picnic areas, nature trails and museum. Visitors will enjoy canoeing, fishing, hiking and the beach on the pond. Cross-country ski trails are available in the wintertime. A public campsite is available.

Burton Island State Park
Box 123
St. Albans Bay, VT  05481  
Phone: 802-524-6353  802-524-6353

This park is set on an island on Lake Champlain, and is accessible only by ferry. The park itself features a playground, hiking trails, a nature center, fishing area, beach. Great scenic views of Lake Champlain. A campground is open to the public.

Crystal Lake State Park
96 Bellwater Ave.
Barton, VT  05822  
Phone: 802-525-6205

Crystal Lake is approximately three miles long and about one mile in width. In some places it is known to be more than 100 feet deep. It is a glacial lake beautifully situated among roughhewn mountain sides. Area Attractions include the Jay Peak Gondola at Jay; Burke Mountain Toll Road and fire tower in East Burke; Historical Granite School in Brownington; and Ethan Allen Furniture in Orleans. Open May 26 - September 4

Grand Isle State Park
36 East Shore South
Grand Isle, VT  05458  
Phone: 802-372-4300

Park on Lake Champlain includes a beach, picnic areas and a public camping area. Visitors will enjoy the recreation facilities, fitness trail, boating, canoeing and fishing.

Green Mountain Club
4711 Waterbury-Stowe Road
Waterbury Center, VT
Phone: (802) 244-7037

Established in 1910 to build the Long Trail, the Green Mountain Club is a private, nonprofit organization with 9,000 members. The GMC is dedicated to maintaining, managing, and protecting Vermont's historic Long Trail System and advocating for hiking opportunities in Vermont. Every year more than 800 volunteers work so that future generations may enjoy the 445-mile Long Trail System.

Knight Island State Park
North Hero, VT
Phone: 802-524-6353

This small and remote park is located on North Hero Island, just a few miles north of North Hero village. Visitors there will enjoy trails, nature observation, and primitive camping facilities.

Knight Point State Park
44 Knight Point Road
North Hero, VT  05474  
Phone: 802-372-8389

This small and remote park is located on North Hero Island, just a few miles north of North Hero village. Visitors there will enjoy trails, a beach, swimming, boating and canoeing, and fishing. Hunting for waterfowl is permitted.

Little River State Park
Little River Road
Waterbury, VT
Phone: 802-244-7103

This 12,000 acre park offers a great deal for visitors: Fishing, canoeing and boating on the Reservoir. Hikers and mountain climbers will hike up Mount Mansfield.

Maidstone State Park
Route 1, Box 388
Guildhall, VT  05905  
Phone: 802-676-3930

A 469 acre park that sits on Maidstone Lake. Features include trails for hiking and cross-country skiing, fishing, a beach, canoeing and boating, and a public campsite.

New Discovery State Park
Route 232
Groton, VT
Phone: 802-584-3820

Park and nature center featuring trails for walking, hiking, observation and cross-country skiing. Fishing, a naturalist, and public camping are also available.

Ricker Pond State Park
18 Ricker Pond Camp Ground Road (Route 232)
Groton, VT  05046  
Phone: 802-584-3821

Set on Ricker Pond, this park offers a nature center, canoeing, fishing, a beach, trails for hiking and cross-country skiing, picnic areas and a naturalist on staff. A public campground is available in season.

Underhill State Park
Town Road
Underhill Center, VT
Phone: 802-899-3022

This 150 acre park features the natural beauty of Mount Mansfield. Climbing the mountain, hiking, and a public campground are activities available to visitors. Trailers are not permitted in the park, as the entrance is extremely steep.

Woods Island State Park
St. Alban's Bay, VT
Phone: 802-524-6353

On an island in the middle of Lake Champlain, this remote park is accessible only by private boat. On the island there is a perimeter trail system, fishing, and ample opportunity to observe wildlife. A public campsite requires prior reservation, and has no facilities.

Ball Mountain
Jamaica, VT
Phone: 802-874-4881

The US Army Corps of Engineers Ball Mountain Dam Flood Control project has mountain and lakeside scenery. Visitors will enjoy hiking and nature trails, and cross-country skiing in the winter. Hunting for big and small game, as well as waterfowl, is permitted.

Big Branch National Forest
Manchester, VT
Phone: 802-362-2307

Enjoy hiking and fishing in this forest. A rest area is also available.

Emerald Lake State Park
65 Emerald Lake Lane
East Dorset, VT  05253  
Phone: 802-362-1655

This park on Emerald Lake offers boating, canoeing, a picnic area, beach, fishing, and hiking trails. There is a public campsite available.

Fort Dummer State Park
434 Old Guildford Road
Brattleboro, VT
Phone: 802-254-2610

Visitors to this park will enjoy the hiking trails, picnic areas and playground. A public campsite is available.

Green Mountain Club
4711 Waterbury-Stowe Road
Waterbury Center, VT
Phone: (802) 244-7037

Established in 1910 to build the Long Trail, the Green Mountain Club is a private, nonprofit organization with 9,000 members. The GMC is dedicated to maintaining, managing, and protecting Vermont's historic Long Trail System and advocating for hiking opportunities in Vermont. Every year more than 800 volunteers work so that future generations may enjoy the 445-mile Long Trail System.

Grout Pond National Site
Manchester, VT
Phone: 802-362-2307

Visitors will enjoy swimming, fishing, canoeing, and hiking trails.

Hapgood Pond National Site
Manchester, VT
Phone: 802-362-2307

This park offers canoeing and boating, hiking trails, fishing areas, swimming and picnic areas.

Jamaica State Park
Off Route 30
Jamaica, VT
Phone: 802-874-4600

Visitors can enjoy hiking and fishing. There is a public campsite available. Within this park is Hamilton Falls, on Cobb Brook. Please use caution if you hike in to see these falls.

Lake Shaftsbury State Park
262 Shaftsbury State Park Road (Route 7A)
Shaftsbury, VT  05262  
Phone: 802-375-9978

A remote park on Lake Shaftsbury, featuring a nature trail, canoeing, boating, fishing, a beach, and swimming areas. A public campground is available.

Molly Stark State Park
Route 9
Wilmington, VT
Phone: 802-464-5460

Set on 1900 foot Mount Olga, this park has hiking trails, picnic areas, and a public campsite.

Townsend Lake Federal Site
Townshend, VT
Phone: 802-874-4881

Visitors can enjoy boating, canoeing, hiking trails, fishing and picnic areas.

Townshend State Park
Town Road
Townshend, VT
Phone: 802-365-7500

Near Townshend Dam and on Bald Mountain, this park offers visitors mountain climbing, hiking, fishing, canoeing and a picnic area. A public campground is also available.

Woodford State Park
Route 9
Bennington, VT
Phone: 802-447-7169

Visitors to this park will enjoy the hiking trails, boating, canoeing, the beach on Adam's reservoir, swimming, fishing and picnic areas. A public campground is available.