Hike along quiet trails and lanes, and through small villages in the heart of Vermont.
The area of the state near Rutland eastward to the Connecticut River is loaded with footpaths and meandering back roads perfect for exploring. We walk along the Ottauquechee River and view Quechee Gorge just downstream from Woodstock, a small town known for stately buildings clustered around its oval-shaped green, for its in-town covered bridge, for the walks up nearby Mt. Tom, and for Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historic Park. We visit the Plymouth area with its "chain of lakes" tucked away in the scenic mountains - a walk along Lake Amherst and one also near Shrewsbury Peak.
Another highlight is walking on the Appalachian and Long Trails near Killington or Barnard. A walk of less than an hour brings us to Deerleap Rock with its superb views of the mountains and valleys in the Killington area. Ancient hemlock trees in and rushing streams abound. We also visit Gifford Woods State Park to see one of the last stands of old-growth maples in Vermont.
Mt. Ascutney presides over the Connecticut River and eastern part of this area. There are interesting trails for us to follow with great viewpoints. No trip to this area is complete, however, until we have made the pilgrimage to the country store in Barnard with its old-fashioned soda fountain. Plus, there is swimming to be had in sparkling Silver Lake, just a stone's throw from the store's porch.
Comfortable lodging is included from a choice of many fine inns and B&Bs.
Notes:
Includes:
- Complete tour information & itinerary mailed in advance, including driving directions, if coming by car
- Pickup/dropoff at Burlington, VT airport or nearby train/bus station, if needed
- Tour guiding
- Tour transportation
- All lodging during tour
- All meals during tour (breakfast, lunch & dinner)
- First aid/CPR
Does not include:
- Transportation to pickup location and from dropoff location
- Lodging before & after tour
- Items of a personal nature, unless stated
- Meals or other services not listed on the itinerary, or alcoholic beverages
- Any personal expenses
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