Adventure in every season
Lamoille County is best known for its ski slopes, but its non-lift outdoors are just as good — a paved greenway, a long rail trail, quiet paddling water and summit hikes on Vermont’s highest peak.
Two great trails
The valley’s twin paths suit every pace.
Stowe Recreation Path — paved, 5.3 miles, flat, threading the village along the West Branch.
Lamoille Valley Rail Trail — packed-gravel miles through Cambridge, Johnson and Morrisville.
Paddle Green River Reservoir
Near Hyde Park, Green River Reservoir State Park protects a motor-limited lake of quiet coves and undeveloped, forested shoreline — one of the finest flatwater paddling and remote-canoe-camping spots in Vermont, alive with loons.
Climb & swim
Hike Mount Mansfield by the Long Trail or Sunset Ridge for alpine-ridge views; cool off at Bingham Falls or little Lake Elmore, whose state-park beach and fire-tower hike make an easy family day.
Good to know
Common questions
What is the best flatwater paddling?
Green River Reservoir near Hyde Park — a motor-limited lake of quiet coves, undeveloped shoreline and nesting loons.
Which trail is best for families?
The paved Stowe Recreation Path, and the flat gravel sections of the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail.
Where can I hike with a view?
Mount Mansfield via the Long Trail or Sunset Ridge, and the fire tower at Elmore State Park for an easier climb.
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