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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!

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Abbey Pond Trail
Hiking
From the parking lot, the trail leads into the woods and climbs moderately to a bridge at 0.2 miles. The trail continues beside a stream to a second stream crossing that has no bridge, but can be…

Ash Hill Trail
Biking
The trail passes through abandoned fields, woods, and a series of old meadows before descending sharply to Corporation Road. You can turn around before the steep descent or complete the loop by…

Austin Brook Trail
The trail follows unplowed Forest Road 25 as it climbs steadily along Austin Brook through a mixed hardwood/softwood forest. It is approximately 2.0 miles to the end of the road. The trail provides…

Backbone Horse Campground
Horse Riding and Camping
Backbone Horse Campground is a small, semi-primitive campground designed primarily for campers or picnickers that bring horses with them.

Backbone Trailhead
Site Open
Hiking Winter Sports Horse Riding and Camping Biking
The Backbone Trail begins at the Backbone Horse Campground.  The trail traverses the Forest through shrub-lands, pastures, old roads, and many old homestead sites.  It intersects the Interloken and…

Bald Mountain
Hiking
The Bald Mountain trail provides a path for visitors to access the Glastenbury Wilderness and the summit of Bald Mountain. From the Bennington side, after climbing several hundred feet, hikers will…

Big Branch Wilderness
Named after Big Branch Stream, this area provides a home for wild turkeys, beavers, and moose. Hunters track the substantial populations of white-tailed deer and black bears, while trout lure anglers…
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