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Recreation

The Green Mountain & Finger Lakes National Forests’ scenic beauty along the backbone of Vermont’s Green Mountains and New York’s Finger Lakes region provide unlimited recreational opportunities in all seasons.

Some opportunities we offer include:

  • Over 900 miles of trails managed for both summer and winter uses
  • Sections of long trails like the Appalachian National Scenic Trail, the Long Trail, and the North Country Scenic Trail.
  • Outstanding campgrounds, including two designated National Recreation Areas
  • Eight designated wilderness areas on the Green Mountain National Forest
  • 3 Alpine and 4 cross-country ski areas offering some of the most spectacular skiing in the Northeast
  • Countless lakes and streams for unlimited fishing and other water activities

Enjoy your Green Mountain and Finger Lakes National Forests. Know local closure orders to ensure a safe, enjoyable experience for everyone!

Recreation

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East Dorset Trail
Hiking
The East Dorset trail follows portions of a historic road along Mad Tom Brook, a scenic brook originating in the Peru Peak Wilderness. Remnants of the original road including an impressive retaining…

East Dorset Trailhead
Hiking
The East Dorset Trailhead provides access to the East Dorset Trail. Trailhead parking is off of Mad Tom Road approximately 0.6 miles from East Dorset before the road makes a sharp northward turn. 

Forest Road 341
Biking
This road, also known as the International Paper or I.P. Road, can be accessed from the Stratton-Arlington Road to the south in Stratton or the Kendall Farm Road in Winhall to the north. This road is…

George D. Aiken Wilderness
This wilderness was named after the late Vermont senator George D. Aiken. He was a strong advocate of preservation and a leader in securing the Eastern Wilderness Act of 1975. The Aiken Wilderness is…

Glastenbury Wilderness
Hiking
The Glastenbury Wilderness is northeast of Bennington, beginning just north of Route 9. Seen from Route 7, the area possesses a massive and beautifully wild ridgeline that dominates the landscape to…

Gorge Trail
Hiking
The Gorge Trail traverses through Hemlock and hardwood forests, following the gorge between Burnt Hill Road and Mark Smith Road. It is located on the southern portion of the Forest and is accessed…

Greendale Campground
Hiking
Greendale Campground is a small remote campground located along Greendale Brook in Weston, VT.There are 11 campsites available in a wooded setting. Each site has a picnic table, a fire ring with a…
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