Vermont Outdoor Recreation Directory
"There's no better time than Vermont."
"There's no better time than Vermont."
Vermont Cross Country and Nordic Skiing Centers, Trails, Guides, Tours
Guided and self guided cross country skiing opportunities abound in Vermont. Cross country ski centers offer hundreds of miles of groomed trails or for the more adventurous, back-country trails offer challenging and solitary excursions. We hope that this directory assists you in locating your perfect winter recreation destination.
Back Country Adventures
Cross Country Guided Tours
Adventure Spirit Guides
Statewide and Beyond Rock + Ice + Alpine Experiences Kel Rossiter 83A North Champlain St, Burlington, VT 05401 Clearwater Sports Central Vermont, Mad River Valley Winter Gear & Clothing, Backcountry Skiing, Guided Snowshoe Adventures & Mad River Rocketsled Rentals 4147 Main Street, Waitsfield, Vermont 05673 Country Inns Along the Trail Statewide Self-guided and Guided Inn-to-Inn Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoeing 52 Park Street, Brandon, Vermont 05733 Kroka Expeditions Southern Vermont. New Hampshire Guided, Winter Camping, Back Country Skiing - X Country, Snowshoeing 767 Forest Road, Marlow, NH, 03456 Petra Cliffs Mountaineering School Northern Vermont Guided Alpine Mountaineering, Ice and Rock Climbing, Snowshoeing, Telemark, Downhill 105 Briggs Burlington VT 05401 School Of The Forest Guilford, VT Guided Snowshoe Outings and Wilderness Living Skills in the Green Mountain region of Vermont. Sunrise Mountain Guides Stowe, VT Cross Country Skiing, Ice Climbing, Snowshoeing, Backcountry Skiing, Mountaineering Stowe is home to world class Nordic skiing. Enjoy the ups, downs and flats on gorgeous, groomed nordic trails in the Mt. Mansfield region of Stowe Vermont. Get your glide going and experience the fun, excitement and beauty of cross country skiing in our backyard. Umiak Outfitters Central & Northern Vermont Kayaking, Canoeing, Snowshoeing, Ski Tours. 849 S. Main Street, Stowe Vt. 05672 1203 Williston Rd., S. Burlington, VT 05403 Vermont Adventure Tours Southern, Central - Vermont Orienteering, Mountain Biking, Mountaineering, Winter Camping, Women's Challenges, Youth Programs 223 Woodstock Avenue, Rutland, VT. 05701 Zoar Adventure Center Southern, Vermont Biking, Kayaking, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoeing, Rentals. 7 Main St., Charlemont, Massachusetts |
Snowshoeing Vacations
Cross Country Ski Centers
Fox Creek Inn
Winter Sports Chittenden, VT Jay Peak Nordic Center Skiing, Snowshoeing Jay, Vermont Kingdom Trails East Burke, Vermont Mountain Top Nordic Ski & Snowshoe Center Chittenden/Killington, VT Whether you’re new to the sport or an avid skier, Mountain Top Resort offers 60 km of XC Ski Trails to enjoy. Equipment available through our Activity Center, located just above the main lodge. Sterling Ridge Cross Country Center Jeffersonville, Vermont Stratton Mountain Resort Stratton, VT. Trapp Family Lodge Nordic Center Stowe, Vermont Lodging for Cross Country Skiing and Snowshoe Vacations
Northern Vermont
Lake Morey Resort
Fairlee, VT Muddy Moose Log Cabins Morrisville, VT Seyon Lodge Groton, VT Sterling Ridge Inn & Cabins Jeffersonville, VT Comfort Inn & Suites St. Johnsbury,l VT The Green Mountain Inn Stowe, VT Old Stagecoach Inn Waterbury, VT The WilloughVale Inn Westmore, VT Southern Vermont
Arlington's West Mountain Inn
Arlington The Mountain Top Inn and Resort Chittenden/Killington, VT Wild Trails Farm Springfield, VT White Horse Lodge Waitsfield, VT Old Stagecoach Inn Waterbury, VT |
Craftsbury Outdoor Center
Snowshoe and Cross Country Trail Systems
Catamount Trail Association
300 Miles of Cross-Country Skiing - The Length of Vermont
Vermont Ski Areas Association
Vermont Huts Association
More than 70 miles of well-maintained trails hiking, biking, wildlife and bird watching, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, and more.
Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports
The Vermont Backcountry Alliance (VTBC) seeks to protect, advance and advocate for human-powered backcountry skiing and snowboarding in Vermont.
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List of Winter Recreation Trails in Vermont
Appalachian Trail
From Katahdin in Maine to Springer Mountain in Georgia, the Appalachian National Scenic Trail wanders the ridges and valleys of the Appalachian mountain ranges for more than 2,172 miles.
Ascutney Trails Ascutney Outdoors and Trails offers a remarkable four-season venue for lovers of nature and the outdoors. Community members and visitors enjoy public access to our trails, forests and fields for mountain biking, hiking, horseback, trail running, backcountry and alpine skiing, snowshoeing and snow-tubing. The Ascutney Outdoors Center is the gathering place for all of our activities and a stunning venue for community and outside events.
Bristol, VT Trail Network - are trails developed and maintained for hiking, biking and cross country skiing.
Burlington Recreation Paths
The jewel of Burlington is the Greenway (Waterfront Bike Path) and runs the length of the City from North to South. Used by recreationalists and commuters, the Greenway also ties into over 30 miles of public trails, with include paths through Ethan Allen park that lead to 127 Bike path and the Intervale.
Cross Vermont Trail
is a project to build a multi-use, four season path across the width of Vermont; following the Winooski River and Wells River valleys.
Dorset, Vermont Hiking Trails
Dorset is home to thousands of acres of public and conserved lands that allow for hiking, biking, skiing and horseback riding.
Farm Walks Across Vermont
Escape to a Vermont farm, where a meandering walk awaits you. Venture out as a solo explorer or with loved ones, and discover the sounds of crickets in hayfields, birdsong in sugarwoods, and humming equipment in the fields as farmers produce food, forage, fiber, and timber.
Grafton Trails & Outdoor Center
You’ll find activities, recreation, and events sure to entertain the entire family. Delight in skiing, snowshoeing, fat biking, a snow tubing hill, and sleigh rides in the winter, or visit in the summer for mountain biking, swimming, and hiking.
Greensboro, VT Open Air Gallery Ski & Snowshoe Trail - January 1 – March 27
Gear up for a one-of-a-kind outdoor art experience! Ski or snowshoe at your own pace, and on your own time, through winter-proof works by Vermont artists. The 2-mile trail begins at HCA and traverses the fields of neighboring Wilson Farm, offering various paths for all ages and abilities. From the majestic to the comical, delight in diverse art pieces in a beautiful natural setting.
Hard'Ack Recreation Area
In St. Albans has free terrain for skiing or snowboarding, as well as a sledding hill and trails for snowshoeing and Nordic skiing.
Long Trail
Established in1910 to build the Long Trail, Green Mountain Club is a private, nonprofit organization with more than 8,000 members. The Long Trail is a 270 mile footpath with 175 miles of side trails with shelters and tent sites.
Green Mountain Trails
Fun, flowy, varied, beautiful and sustainable singletrack trail network. Over 25 miles of hiking and biking trails and growing. Gravity assisted riding possible. Pittsfield, VT, Open Daily 7 am to Sunset.
Kingdom Trails
Formed in 1994, the Kingdom Trails Association was created to protect, develop, and promote this incredible trail network. To date, Kingdom Trails has mapped and signed over 75 miles of multi-use trails, allowing for many self-guided hiking, mountain biking, and riding opportunities, with many more to come.
Memphremagog Trails
A non profit corporation with a mission to create and promote top rate cross country ski and mountain bike trails. These beautiful trails are located off the Beebe Spur rail trail between Derby and Newport, VT.
Millstone Trails Association
is a non-profit organization that maintains the Millstone Trails, a network of non-motorized recreational trails in Central Vermont. Our trails traverse 1,500 acres of diverse and dramatic terrain, among historic quarries, New England villages, and regenerating forests.
Moosalamoo Association
Over 20,000 acres of forest, cliffs, vistas, lakes and streams, stretching from the western ridge of the Green Mountains to Lake Dunmore, and from Middlebury Gap to Brandon Gap.
Northeast Kingdom Hiking Trails
The hiking trails of the northeastern region of Vermont are challenging, beautiful and remote, offering views of dramatic landscapes, beautiful lakes, and abundant wildlife habitat. The NorthWoods Conservation Corps was established in 1995, and since then has worked with local youth each summer to repair and restore historic trails, and build new routes across public and private lands.
Ridgeline Outdoor Collective
Creating a sustainable trail and glade network that extends through public and private land and can be used for various non-motorized activities such as hiking, running, snowshoeing, cross country skiing and mountain biking. The proposed trails and glades would encourage non-motorized activities for locals and visitors alike.
Robert Frost Interpretive Trail
This trail is a National Recreation Trail that commemorates Robert Frost’s poetry; several of his poems are mounted along the trail in the woods and fields. The trail is an easy walk, and the first 0.3 miles across a beaver pond boardwalk out to the South Branch of the Middlebury River is accessible and suitable for wheelchairs.
Slate Valley Trails
Continues to build and maintain free public trails in Castleton, Poultney and Wells. With almost 40 miles of existing trails, and more than 25 new miles of trail planned for construction in 2020, we are an up-and-coming trail network in southwestern and central Vermont.
Southern Vermont Trails Association
In summer we have many hiking, biking and running trails. In winter we have many managed backcountry touring zones and trails for skiing, snowshoeing and fat biking. Please have a look at our maps, the descriptions of the zones and trails. In partnership of the Town of Dover, The Dover Town Forest Conservation Commision, Mount Snow, USFS and the private landowners of the Dover area.
Stowe Recreation Path
The Stowe Recreation Path is an easy walking trail that winds through the Village of Stowe and crosses the West Branch River. The 5.5-mile one-way path (not loop) is paved and easy to reach. It is open all year, for walking, running, cycling.
Trail Around Middlebury
is an 16-mile footpath, encircles the village of Middlebury and links several hundred acres of town land, conserved properties, schools, and other local landmarks.
Trapp Family Lodge
There are over 60 kilometers of wooded hiking trails for all levels of ability. Guided nature walks are available to guests and teach them about native plants, wildlife and the evolving landscape.
Upper Valley Trails Alliance
Information on hundreds of trails in the Upper Connecticut Valley.
Waterbury Trails
Waterbury is home to several multi-use trail networks open to folks for hiking, biking, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing. Many trails are located within Little River State Park and the Perry Hill trail network, both of which are accessible for recreation year-round. A portion of the Cross-Vermont Trail also passes through Waterbury, providing access to trails right from downtown.
West River Trail
The WRT is a 36-mile scenic (former rail bed) all-season trail used by the public for hiking, cycling and skiing through the West River Valley in southern VT.
From Katahdin in Maine to Springer Mountain in Georgia, the Appalachian National Scenic Trail wanders the ridges and valleys of the Appalachian mountain ranges for more than 2,172 miles.
Ascutney Trails Ascutney Outdoors and Trails offers a remarkable four-season venue for lovers of nature and the outdoors. Community members and visitors enjoy public access to our trails, forests and fields for mountain biking, hiking, horseback, trail running, backcountry and alpine skiing, snowshoeing and snow-tubing. The Ascutney Outdoors Center is the gathering place for all of our activities and a stunning venue for community and outside events.
Bristol, VT Trail Network - are trails developed and maintained for hiking, biking and cross country skiing.
Burlington Recreation Paths
The jewel of Burlington is the Greenway (Waterfront Bike Path) and runs the length of the City from North to South. Used by recreationalists and commuters, the Greenway also ties into over 30 miles of public trails, with include paths through Ethan Allen park that lead to 127 Bike path and the Intervale.
Cross Vermont Trail
is a project to build a multi-use, four season path across the width of Vermont; following the Winooski River and Wells River valleys.
Dorset, Vermont Hiking Trails
Dorset is home to thousands of acres of public and conserved lands that allow for hiking, biking, skiing and horseback riding.
Farm Walks Across Vermont
Escape to a Vermont farm, where a meandering walk awaits you. Venture out as a solo explorer or with loved ones, and discover the sounds of crickets in hayfields, birdsong in sugarwoods, and humming equipment in the fields as farmers produce food, forage, fiber, and timber.
Grafton Trails & Outdoor Center
You’ll find activities, recreation, and events sure to entertain the entire family. Delight in skiing, snowshoeing, fat biking, a snow tubing hill, and sleigh rides in the winter, or visit in the summer for mountain biking, swimming, and hiking.
Greensboro, VT Open Air Gallery Ski & Snowshoe Trail - January 1 – March 27
Gear up for a one-of-a-kind outdoor art experience! Ski or snowshoe at your own pace, and on your own time, through winter-proof works by Vermont artists. The 2-mile trail begins at HCA and traverses the fields of neighboring Wilson Farm, offering various paths for all ages and abilities. From the majestic to the comical, delight in diverse art pieces in a beautiful natural setting.
Hard'Ack Recreation Area
In St. Albans has free terrain for skiing or snowboarding, as well as a sledding hill and trails for snowshoeing and Nordic skiing.
Long Trail
Established in1910 to build the Long Trail, Green Mountain Club is a private, nonprofit organization with more than 8,000 members. The Long Trail is a 270 mile footpath with 175 miles of side trails with shelters and tent sites.
Green Mountain Trails
Fun, flowy, varied, beautiful and sustainable singletrack trail network. Over 25 miles of hiking and biking trails and growing. Gravity assisted riding possible. Pittsfield, VT, Open Daily 7 am to Sunset.
Kingdom Trails
Formed in 1994, the Kingdom Trails Association was created to protect, develop, and promote this incredible trail network. To date, Kingdom Trails has mapped and signed over 75 miles of multi-use trails, allowing for many self-guided hiking, mountain biking, and riding opportunities, with many more to come.
Memphremagog Trails
A non profit corporation with a mission to create and promote top rate cross country ski and mountain bike trails. These beautiful trails are located off the Beebe Spur rail trail between Derby and Newport, VT.
Millstone Trails Association
is a non-profit organization that maintains the Millstone Trails, a network of non-motorized recreational trails in Central Vermont. Our trails traverse 1,500 acres of diverse and dramatic terrain, among historic quarries, New England villages, and regenerating forests.
Moosalamoo Association
Over 20,000 acres of forest, cliffs, vistas, lakes and streams, stretching from the western ridge of the Green Mountains to Lake Dunmore, and from Middlebury Gap to Brandon Gap.
Northeast Kingdom Hiking Trails
The hiking trails of the northeastern region of Vermont are challenging, beautiful and remote, offering views of dramatic landscapes, beautiful lakes, and abundant wildlife habitat. The NorthWoods Conservation Corps was established in 1995, and since then has worked with local youth each summer to repair and restore historic trails, and build new routes across public and private lands.
Ridgeline Outdoor Collective
Creating a sustainable trail and glade network that extends through public and private land and can be used for various non-motorized activities such as hiking, running, snowshoeing, cross country skiing and mountain biking. The proposed trails and glades would encourage non-motorized activities for locals and visitors alike.
Robert Frost Interpretive Trail
This trail is a National Recreation Trail that commemorates Robert Frost’s poetry; several of his poems are mounted along the trail in the woods and fields. The trail is an easy walk, and the first 0.3 miles across a beaver pond boardwalk out to the South Branch of the Middlebury River is accessible and suitable for wheelchairs.
Slate Valley Trails
Continues to build and maintain free public trails in Castleton, Poultney and Wells. With almost 40 miles of existing trails, and more than 25 new miles of trail planned for construction in 2020, we are an up-and-coming trail network in southwestern and central Vermont.
Southern Vermont Trails Association
In summer we have many hiking, biking and running trails. In winter we have many managed backcountry touring zones and trails for skiing, snowshoeing and fat biking. Please have a look at our maps, the descriptions of the zones and trails. In partnership of the Town of Dover, The Dover Town Forest Conservation Commision, Mount Snow, USFS and the private landowners of the Dover area.
Stowe Recreation Path
The Stowe Recreation Path is an easy walking trail that winds through the Village of Stowe and crosses the West Branch River. The 5.5-mile one-way path (not loop) is paved and easy to reach. It is open all year, for walking, running, cycling.
Trail Around Middlebury
is an 16-mile footpath, encircles the village of Middlebury and links several hundred acres of town land, conserved properties, schools, and other local landmarks.
Trapp Family Lodge
There are over 60 kilometers of wooded hiking trails for all levels of ability. Guided nature walks are available to guests and teach them about native plants, wildlife and the evolving landscape.
Upper Valley Trails Alliance
Information on hundreds of trails in the Upper Connecticut Valley.
Waterbury Trails
Waterbury is home to several multi-use trail networks open to folks for hiking, biking, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing. Many trails are located within Little River State Park and the Perry Hill trail network, both of which are accessible for recreation year-round. A portion of the Cross-Vermont Trail also passes through Waterbury, providing access to trails right from downtown.
West River Trail
The WRT is a 36-mile scenic (former rail bed) all-season trail used by the public for hiking, cycling and skiing through the West River Valley in southern VT.