Local Hikes & Scenic Walks

Exploring the Hiking Trails of Southern Vermont

It's been said that there are more trails & gravel paths in Vermont than there are actual paved roads.  If you spend some time hiking in the woods & glades you might just find out for yourself if it's true or not.  Here we've compiled some of the more popular routes and locations in the area - but there are certainly more to discover. Let this guide be a starting point to get you on your way.  Don't forget the sunscreen, pack lots of water & snacks, and be sure to charge up that cell phone before heading out.


Note: Distances and travel times are from the Four Columns Inn in Newfane VT.

Hiking Trails of Southern Vermont

Hiking / Walking:

Fort Dummer State Park

517 Old Guilford Rd

Brattleboro, VT 05301

14 miles / 22 min

> Google Map Directions


Hiking / Walking / Scenic Falls:

Old Jelly Mill Falls

Dummerston, VT 05301

7 miles / 9 min

> Google Map Directions


Hiking / Walking / Picnics:

Townshend State Park

2755 State Forest Rd, Townshend, VT 05353

6 miles / 12 min

> Google Map Directions


Hiking / Walking / Swimming / Picnics:

Jamaica State Park

48 Salmon Hole Ln, Jamaica, VT 05343

15 miles / 22 min

> Google Map Directions


Hiking / Swimming

Grout Pond Recreation Area

Grout Pond, Stratton, VT 05360

27 miles / 42 min

> Google Map Directions


Hiking:

Putney Mountain Trails & Windmill Ridge Nature Reserve

Multiple Trail Heads in Area / 5 - 25 min

Grassy Brook Trail Head (Closest Trail Head):

6 miles / 11 min

> Google Map Directions


Putney Trail Map & Access Points

Suggested Putney Hikes

Putney Google Map


Hiking / Walking:

Hiking at Stratton Mountain

Summer Hiking Map

Stratton Mountain, Winhall, VT

25 miles / 35 min

> Google Map Directions


Hiking:

Stratton Mountain Trailhead via Long Trail / Appalachian Trail

Stratton Mountain Trailhead, Arlington Rd, Stratton, VT 05360

27 miles / 41 min

> Google Map Directions


Hiking:

Mount Haystack Trail

184 Upper Dam Rd, Wilmington, VT 05363

22 miles / 36 min

> Google Map Directions


Hiking / Outdoor Activities:

Grafton Trails & Outdoor Center

783 Townshend Rd, Grafton, VT 05146

14 miles / 21 min

> Google Map Directions


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