Green Mountain National Forest
Green Mountain National Forest
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The Green Mountains offer among the best fall foliage viewing, pleasing both hikers and those on the many scenic drives.
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Meztli A
Montreal, Quebec, Canada5 contributions
Jul 2013 • Family
This was our first visit to the Green Mountains with my family. We camped at the Emerald Lake State Park and had a wonderful time. The campground is clean, well organized, quiet and family friendly. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Around the area, there is an amazing swimming hole in an old quarry, definitely worth visiting. Also there are good fishing ponds (not that us amateurs caught anything!), very charming. I loved Vermont's Green Mountains and I will definitely go back!
Written August 9, 2013
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George S
United States75 contributions
Mar 2013 • Couples
Our first visit to the Green mountains was everything we expected and more! After touring New Hampshire and the White Mountains we decided to check out Vermont and the Green mountains, well worth it. The mountain ranges are breath taking! Our visit was brief so hiking wasn't park of the plan, a return visit is in the works. I highly recommend touring Vermont and the Green mountain National Forest! You won't regret it!
Written April 1, 2013
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MickieBun
Tucson, AZ15 contributions
Jun 2015 • Friends
Great hike if you enjoy waterfalls. Was a bit disappointed that we couldn't go to the cliffs which are closed closed during peregrine falcon nesting season from March 15 through August 1. If I had $15K, I would have risked it...
Written July 13, 2015
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Taylor B
Chicago, IL8,509 contributions
Sep 2017 • Couples
If TripAdvisor can acknowledge the Shawnee National Forest in Herod, Illinois, on its system, it surely can make room for the Green Mountain National Forest in Rutland, Vermont. After all, TripAdvisor publishes reviews for Green Mountain National Golf Course, Green Mountain Sugar House (whatever that is) and Green Mountain Rock Climbing Center. So why not Green Mountain National Forest, which covers nearly 400,000 acres and is the biggest contiguous land mass in the state. Established in 1932, the forest supports a variety of wildlife, including beaver, moose, coyote, black bear and white tailed deer. It also supports a large variety of bird species, including wild turkey and ruffed grouse. In addition, the forest contains three nationally designated trails--parts of the Appalachian Trail, Long Trail and Robert Frost National Recreation Trail--and also three alpine ski areas, seven Nordic ski areas and about 900 miles of multi-use trails for hiking, biking, cross country skiing, snowmobiling and horseback riding. And that doesn't include the thousands of visitors who drive through the park annually, just to take in the green scenery. The park can be accessed from several towns, including Rutland and Bennington. The park headquarters are located at 231 North Main Street in Rutland.
Written October 8, 2017
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Ali Z
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Oct 2015 • Friends
We drove through the Green Mountain National Forest during the 2nd week of October. We got to see some really beautiful fall colors. We were very short on time so we just drove through We drove down State Rd 7 all through the park up until Bennington, and then took Rt 9 east all the way out. We had to return to Boston to catch a flight back.
One thing I do want to point out is that on our drive, we were expecting some type of information center where we could get any interesting trail maps that we could hike for few hours. We didn't find one until we got to Bennington. If we had known this earlier, we would have planned our route differently and could have gone on few of the trails.
Instead, we ended up finding 3 covered bridges in Bennington and spent our time photographing them.
One thing I do want to point out is that on our drive, we were expecting some type of information center where we could get any interesting trail maps that we could hike for few hours. We didn't find one until we got to Bennington. If we had known this earlier, we would have planned our route differently and could have gone on few of the trails.
Instead, we ended up finding 3 covered bridges in Bennington and spent our time photographing them.
Written October 21, 2015
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Mydeen Y
Brambleton, VA132 contributions
Jul 2015 • Family
With AT / LT running through, lots of fun for hikers. Being a long weekend the campgrounds were busy but we were just sight seeing anyways. Grout pond is big enough for swimming / paddling. Fun!
Written July 9, 2015
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margaret m
Stamford, CT80 contributions
May 2020
We took a picnic to Lara Falls in Green Mountain National Forest yesterday and had the best time! In our group were a three-year-old, a six-year-old, a 35-year-old and a 65-year-old. We all were able to hike the uphill trail with no problems. Many beautiful overlooks and places to wade in the stream along the way. Mosquitoes were a problem in the shaded areas and there was some mud from a recent rain, but you can do the hike in sneakers. Highly recommended!
Written May 25, 2020
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Cathy H
Columbia, SC14 contributions
Jul 2016 • Couples
Followed Rte 100 north. Roads are in good repair for the most part. Easy to follow. Stopped at a couple of nice waterfalls along the way & the Café in Rochester for lunch was wonderful.
Written July 10, 2016
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yellowbirdVermont
806 contributions
Jun 2015 • Couples
If you find that you have a beautiful summer day but a bit windy for kayaking, try Grout Pond. Grout Pond is small but not too small. It appears to be protected from the winds where the bigger lakes would not be safe for small kayaks on windy days.
The water was clean and great for a swim.
The water was clean and great for a swim.
Written June 25, 2015
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Passenger707815
Rutland, VT28 contributions
Aug 2019
GMNF has many access points throughout the state from all types of roads. Hiking, birding, XC skiing, snowmobiling, leaf-peeping and mountain biking are a few of the activities you can enjoy here. Be aware that some of the Forest Service roads are not maintained in the winter and can be tough going in spring/mud season.
Written December 9, 2019
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Hi
I have 8 to 10 days in early October and plan to drive from Burlington,Vermont to White Mountains NHand Green Mountains,Vermont. Could you advise places to visit and stay.My preference is to stay in 2 to 3 locations and drive to visit nice foliage and do some short hikes along the way.
LeeCW
Written February 22, 2019
There is so much to see and do in Burlington alone. The Stowe Vermont area is lovely at foliage time but very busy. We have taken rides to the White Mountains and hiked only a bit near Tuckerman's Ravine. There is the Cog Railroad that goes up the mountain. Expensive but beautiful. The Mt. Washington Road is thrilling. There are special chairlift rides at some of the mountains.
You should get some books or catalogs to map your adventures. The Mt. Washington Hotel is spectacular Jefferson Inn was once a choice for us but that was years ago. The Whitney Inn may still be in the area and not far from many attractions. You will be driving a fair amount to go from place to place.
Written February 23, 2019
Traveling around Oct. 8th. Is there fall folliage in this area?
Written August 7, 2018
Do you have to pay to spend a weekend camping in the middle of the forest?
Written November 17, 2017
We are skiing in Stowe and Killington VT then driving back down to NYC during New Years week. Should we stop in the Green Mountains National Park on the way down? Will we see/do different things other then at the ski resorts in VT? We are from Florida so we enjoy the scenery we don't have there
Written November 28, 2016
We are roadtripping from NYC to Burlington VT during new years, should we stop at the Green Mountain National Forest during that timw of year, if so what is there to do and were should we stay for how many days?
Written November 28, 2016
john f
Lubbock, Texas
Only have few hours in Green Mountains National Forest. what is the best route to take and are there any short sightseeing tours?
Written July 16, 2015
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