The Best Hiking in Shaftsbury

Lake Shaftsbury State Park is a small park in Southern Vermont between Bennington and Manchester. It is well-loved by locals as swimming spot in the summer, especially for families with kids.  Less well known is the nature trail that meanders around the perimeter of the lake. While only a mile in...

The Mile-Around Woods is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near North Bennington, Vermont.

Trillium Woods Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near North Bennington, Vermont.

Peaked Rock is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Shushan, New York.

With stunning views of the sounding lush green forests, hills, and lakes, Bald Mountain is a wonderful hike for anyone. The trail is open year round, but is best hiked from March through October. Dogs are allowed on this trail but must be kept on leash.  At just under 8 miles round trip, this is ...

A great loop for the summer, Woodford is also amazing when winter winter comes to the State Park. It also comes earlier than just about anywhere else in Southern Vermont. At 2,400 feet above sea level, this is an easy spot to find winter without spending a fortune at the local ski resorts. Woodfo...

The trail to the peak of Mount Equinox is 6.5 miles out and back, and is slightly more strenuous than the trails nearby. Your efforts will certainly be rewarded as you take in the 360 degree views from the summit. The Mount Equinox trail is most commonly used by trail runners, hikers, and sometim...

The Lye Brook Falls Trail is a 4.7 mile hike through scenic trails just outside of Manchester Center, Vermont. The trail is open year-round, but the best time to go is during spring blooms or to see the fall colors. This hike is family friendly and fun for all ages. Dogs are allowed on this trail...

Prospect Rock Trail is located in Green Mountain National Forest, just outside of Manchester, Vermont. This trail goes past a waterfall and offers wonderful views of the surrounding forests and hills. This trail is shared by hikers, trail runners, dog walkers, and snowshoers (in the winter). The ...

The Haystack Mountain Trail is a 3.9 mile hike in Green Mountain National Forest. The trail is shared by hikers and runners. On sunny days, the views at the top are incredible. The trail is open for use year-round, but is best enjoyed during spring blooms or fall colors. The trail is well maintai...

Mountain Meadow Preserve Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Williamstown, Massachusetts.

Of the 10 trails at The Merck, The Wildlife Trail is a great hike through the forest that offers you the best way to see wildlife, streams and tracks. You can do the whole hike as a loop in about 2-2 1/2 hours or shorten it up with some shortcuts if you just want a quick hike. Great for family ...

Once you drive onto N. Long Pond Road you will follow it appproximately 1.5 miles to the end. From the parking you can take the short walk back on the road to the start of the trail. The trail is actually a rough Fire Tower Road. You will follow this for about 1.3 miles. Here you will see a se...

Dickinson Hill Fire Tower Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Petersburgh, New York.

Hopkins Memorial Forest Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Williamstown, Massachusetts.

Chestnut Trail to the Class of '98 Trail to the Appalachian Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Williamstown, Massachusetts.