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.
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Vermont (VT) Snowshoeing in Central Region. Find trails, information, and equipment to get out and do some snowshoeing in Vermont; with maps
Mountain Meadows XC Area
209 Thundering Brook Rd Killington, VT 05751 Phone: 802.775.7077
Located in the heart of the Green Mountains, Mountain Meadows cross-country ski area has 57 km of trails through meadows and hard woods.
Mountain Top Inn & Resort
195 Mountain Top Road Chittenden, VT 05737 Phone: 802-483-2311 Fax: 802-483-6373
The Mountain Top Nordic Ski & Snowshoe Center, one of the first commercial cross-country ski touring centers in the East, has served the skiing public for over a quarter century. We pride ourselves on delivering some of the best cross country skiing on 60km of trails (40km groomed), with classical ski track and skating lanes. Our snowmaking system covers a 1.5km loop and our ski shop, located in a renovated horse stable, has the latest in ski and snowshoe rentals. The ski school is staffed with a friendly and knowledgeable staff of instructors for all skill levels. Easy access to the Catamount Trailfurther extends the number of trails that you will enjoy. In addition we offer horse-drawn sleigh rides, snowmobiles, ice skating, the best sledding hill around.
After you've worked up an appetite on the trails, the Nordic Center offers hot drinks, lunches and a place to put your feet up with friends and family. Or visit the Highlands Tavern, serving casual bistro fare for lunch or dinner. Come for the day...and why not stay overnight? To learn more please call 802-483-2311 and ask about our seasonal packages and room rates.
Okemo Valley Nordic Center
77 Okemo Ridge Rd Ludlow, VT 05149 Phone: 802.228.1396
Okemo Valley Nordic Center features 26km of cross-country trails, 10km of dedicated snowshoe trails and 20km of skating lanes.
Ole’s Cross Country Center
Airport Road Warren, VT 05674 Phone: 802.496.3430
Ole’s Cross Country Center in the Mad River Valley has 50 km of moderately rolling trails groomed for classic skiing and ski skating for all abilities, as well as snowshoeing.
Quechee State Park
Woodstock Road (Route 4) White River Junction, VT Phone: 802-295-2990
Season: Memorial Day Weekend - October 19
The focal point of the park is Vermont’s deepest gorge, formed by glacial activity approximately 13,000 years ago. Visitors can look down at the Ottauquechee River, flowing 165 feet below viewing points along Route 4.
The park contains 45 tent/trailer sites and 7 lean-to sites which are located in the camping area. Two bathrooms with showers ($) serve the campground. Most sites are large enough to accommodate large RVs. There is a sanitary dump station, but no hookups. A large field and play area are also in the campground. Located next to Quechee Gorge is a picnic area with a pit toilet and a hiking trail along the gorge. Day use hours: 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
The park contains 45 tent/trailer sites and 7 lean-to sites which are located in the camping area. Two bathrooms with showers ($) serve the campground. Most sites are large enough to accommodate large RVs. There is a sanitary dump station, but no hookups. A large field and play area are also in the campground. Located next to Quechee Gorge is a picnic area with a pit toilet and a hiking trail along the gorge. Day use hours: 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
Rikert Touring Center
Route 125 Middlebury, VT 05753 Phone: 802.443.5000
The Carroll and Jane Rikert Ski Touring Center is owned and operated by Middlebury College and is open to the public. The center offers 42 kilometers of varied and scenic trails for cross-country skiers and snowshoers of all abilities.
Stowe XC
5781 Mountain Rd. Stowe, VT 05672 Phone: 802.253.3688
Stowe Mountain Resort has 35 kilometers of groomed and 40 kilometers of backcountry trails. Also available are 5 kilometers of trails specifically for snowshoeing.
Three Stallion Inn Touring Center
665 Stock Farm Road Randolph, VT 05060 Phone: 802.728.5656
Come and enjoy the 35 km of x-c skiing and snowshoeing trails that criss-cross our 1300 wooded acres and open pastures.
Wilderness Trails Ski School
Main Street Quechee, VT 05059 Phone: 802.295.7620
At Wilderness Trails there are 18 km of groomed trails. Ski or snowshoe along the spectacular Quechee Gorge and waterfall and through the deep woods.
Allis State Park
284 Allis State Park Road Randolph, VT Phone: 802-276-3175
Season: Memorial Day-Labor Day
Several ponds nearby offer excellent bass fishing. A loop hiking trail within the park provides a strenuous workout. Baker Pond is nearby on Route 12, two miles west of the park; North and South ponds lie together one mile east of the park; Sunset Lake is in the village of Brookfield, two miles east of Bear Mountain. The villages of Brookfield, Northfield, Randolph and Williamstown are all within a 20-minute drive. There is a fire tower,hiking trails, a large picnic shelter and one rest room. Day use hours: 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
Blueberry Hill Inn
Goshen - Ripton Road Goshen, VT 05733 Phone: 802-247-6735
Blueberry Hill has 75 kilometers of groomed and wilderness trails with connections to the Catamount Trail and Vermont’s Long Trail. A separate snowshoe trail network is being developed.
Blueberry Lake
424 Robinson Road Warren, VT 05674 Phone: 802.496.6687
The ski area offers 31 km of trails all of which are groomed. Some of the trails are lit for night skiing.
Bomoseen State Park
22 Cedar Mountain Road Fair Haven, VT Phone: 802-265-4242
Season: Memorial Day-Labor Day
The campground contains 66 campsites including 10 lean-tos. The sites are both wooded and grassy open areas. Some are located along the lakeshore. Flush toilets, hot showers, and a dump station are provided. The park has a beach for swimming and a picnic area. An open pavilion-type picnic shelter can be reserved for large gatherings. A snack bar concession and boat rentals (canoe, kayak, row, and pedal) are available at the beach. Several hiking trails, including one to Half Moon State Park, provide great hiking opportunities. There is boating and fishing in Lake Bomoseen, as well as in nearby Glen Lake.
Branbury State Park
3570 Lake Dunmore Road (Route 53) Salisbury, VT Phone: 802-247-5925
Season: Memorial Day-Labor Day
The park is divided by Route 53. Twenty tent sites and seven lean-to sites are on one side of the highway in a heavily wooded area, and 17 tent sites are located along the perimeter of a grassy open area near the beach. Flush toilets, hot showers, and a dump station are provided. The 1,000-foot natural sandy beach, clean, clear Lake Dunmore, and the large open grassy areas make the area very popular for swimming, sunning, or picnicking. Hiking trails to scenic vistas, waterfalls, caves, mountain lakes and streams, as well as an interpretive nature trail, provide outstanding hiking opportunities. There is fishing and boating (canoe, kayak, rowboat, and pedal boat rentals are available at the park) on Lake Dunmore. Day use hours:10 a.m.-9 p.m.
Button Bay State Park
5 Button Bay State Park Road Vergennes, VT Phone: 802-475-2377
Season: Memorial Day-Labor Day
Button Bay, a 253-acre park, is located on a bluff in Ferrisburgh along the 130-mile long Lake Champlain. The camping area is an open, grassy area with 73 sites, including 13 lean-tos. Flush toilets, hot showers, and a dump station are provided. The park has a play area and a swimming pool with lifeguards. There is a picnic area and a large open picnic shelter pavilion. Boating (canoe, kayak and rowboat rentals available), fishing, and sailing are popular on Lake Champlain. You can explore Button Point Natural Area, hike the trail, and visit the Nature Center. Day use hours: 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
Coolidge State Park
855 Coolidge State Park Road Plymouth, VT Phone: 802-672-3612
Season: Memorial Day-Labor Day
A trip to Coolidge State Park is a trip back in time; the park remains essentially the way it was when it was first created in the 1930s. There are 36 lean-to sites and 26 tent/trailer sites in two camping loops. Five restrooms providing modern plumbing; two have hot showers. There are two large picnic shelters, a picnic area, and a play area. There also is a sanitary dump station for RVs, but no hookups. Many day hikes are available in the park. There a several hiking trails, volleyball and a group camping area in the park.