Snowshoeing
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Snowshoeing in Vermont
Venture into serene winter landscapes, where the soft crunch of snow beneath your snowshoes becomes a rhythmic soundtrack to the sights of great outdoors. Whether traversing well-groomed trails during the day or venturing by moonlight with the glow of a headlamp, the quietude of snow-covered woods creates an enveloping sense of tranquility. You can even snowshoe to a cozy cabin in the woods, complete with a crackling fireplace. Beyond the modern enjoyment of the sport, snowshoeing carries a rich indigenous history, connecting enthusiasts to the ancestral roots of this practical and graceful method of winter travel used by Indigenous people for centuries. Whether you choose self-guided trails or a guided tour, you’ll be rewarded with breathtaking views, fresh air and invigorating exercise.
Snowshoe Trails
From Vermont’s 55 state parks, open throughout the winter, to miles of trails surrounding resorts, historic downtowns, and public land, there’s a wide variety of places to snowshoe.
Vermont State Parks
Vermont’s 55 state parks are open year-round. Snowshoe along trails and through snowy woods that wrap around lakes.
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Most Vermont ski areas offer snowshoeing terrain and equipment rentals.
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Use this database to find four-season trails throughout Vermont. Search by activity type, difficulty level, and region. Trail Finder updates trail status as well.
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This trail network wraps around historic Grafton and offers a variety of ability levels on miles of paths.
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300 miles of snowshoeing is free and open to the public on the Catamount Trail, stretching from the Massachusetts border to the Quebec border.
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55 kilometers of varied and scenic trails welcome visitors in Middlebury.
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VINS’ miles of trails wrap around exhibits and a community science center where you can meet raptors up close and see rehabilitated songbirds in an aviary.
Read More about Vermont Institute of Natural ScienceRead MoreThe Abenaki developed teardrop-shaped snowshoes made of ash and rawhide, called “ogenal”.
Green Mountain Club
Snowshoes can make some parts of a winter day hike in Vermont more accessible. From wider paths like Smugglers Notch Road, closed to traffic in the winter, to summiting Vermont’s 4,000-footers, like Camel’s Hump. The Green Mountain Club provides trail recommendations and safety tips to get the most out of your outing.
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