Recreation Trip Ideas

Outdoor Recreation Trails

From hiking to biking, to skiing to horseback riding, and for everything from water trails to motorized trails, trailFINDER helps you find an outdoor activity near you, wherever you are in Vermont. Get out, get active, and explore.

Mountain Biking Vermont

Explore trails, bike shops, restaurants, lodging, and camping. Let the Vermont Mountain Bike Association help you get the most out of your next ride.

Greg Maino / Catamount Trail Association. http://catamounttrail.org/

XC Ski Vermont

Calling all adventure seekers: The Catamount Trail is a cross-country skiing trail that runs the entire length of the state.

Trail Maps & Guides

Having the most recent version of trail maps and guides is imperative to a safe and memorable hike. Be sure to stock up on information prior to your hike.

Camel's Hump is one of many family friendly hikes in Vermont.

5 Kid-Friendly Hikes

If you yearn for the beauty of the backcountry, but are not up for an epic day on the trail, there are many short hikes in Vermont that offer gentle backcountry adventure with a big reward at the apex.

Birding Trail

All you have to do is stop, look, and listen. With a varied landscape of forests, meadows and water features, Vermont is a great location for viewing everything from large flocks of migratory birds to solitary song birds. Check out the Birding Trail for viewing areas, places to visit and birding events.