Hike Vermont: Fall Foliage - United States Of America
SUMMARY
Regardless of whether you call it fall or autumn, youâll be blown away by the changing colours of the Green Mountain State. This five-day hiking adventure will see you strolling through rolling farmland, reaching rarefied air as you ascend a 4000-footer, gazing into Canada on a clear day and enthusiastically chasing waterfalls. You'll also be able to restock your energy levels with stops at a maple farm, the Ben and Jerryâs factory and a cider mill, meaning you wonât be far from a sweet treat to reward the daysâ efforts.
TOTAL DURATION : 5 Days
GROUP SIZE : MIN 2 MAX 8
TOUR ITINERARY AND DATES
START : Burlington
END : Burlington
COUNTRIES VISITED : United States Of America
Validity : 01 JAN 2023 To 31 DEC 2024
Day :1
Location : Burlington to Warren
Welcome to Burlington! Your adventure will begin with an important welcome meeting at your hotel. Itâs recommended that you arrive a day or two early, giving you a chance to stroll through Oakledge Park or the Church Street Marketplace. Once youâve joined up with your group, youâll head out to do a comfortable walk around a sustainable farm on the shores of Lake Champlain. There, youâll enjoy a picnic lunch with views of Lone Tree Hill, Sheepâs Knoll and Butternut Hill. After lunch, drive to Warren, with a quick pit stop at one of the regionâs iconic covered bridges. When youâve checked into your lodgings, head to a group dinner at a local restaurant to end the day.
Day :2
Location : Warren
After breakfast, head out for a double dose of hiking. While the Long Trail spans the length of Vermont, today youâll only have to tackle a section on the flanks of Mount Grant. Stopping at a ledge offering views of Mount Mansfield, the stateâs highest peak, youâll have a picnic lunch before heading back to your vehicle. Your next stop will be a serene lake and waterfall, where youâll be free to go for a refreshing swim if desired. To end the day on a sweet note youâll visit a maple farm, where youâll be given a tour and a chance to sample the wares.
Day :3
Location : Stowe
Todayâs a peak for many travellers! Youâll be tackling Mount Abraham, one of the five â4000-footersâ found in Vermont. While the walk will start out easy, it will get steep and narrow as you near the summit, so prepare for your mettle to be tested! The view at the top will be more than worth your while, as on a clear day you can see Mount Mansfield to the north, Mount Washington (New Hampshireâs highest peak) to the east, and maybe even Canada! If visibility is limited, youâll still be able to bask in the glow of the dense surrounding forest. Descending past calming creeks, thereâll be another sweet treat waiting for you after the dayâs efforts â namely a trip to the Ben and Jerryâs factory. Go on a tour of the iconic ice cream makerâs factory and be sure to have a taster or two.
Day :4
Location : Stowe
After the efforts of the previous days, today will get off to a relaxing start. Enjoy a big breakfast followed by a short wander to the Moss Glen Falls â a photographerâs favourite! Drive along the stunning Stowe Scenic Auto Road on your way to the top of Mount Mansfield, Vermontâs tallest mountain. There, youâll again hike along the Long Trail to the top of the Chin, Vermontâs highest point. Itâll make for a lunch spot like no other, as you pause for a picnic and soak in the awe-inspiring views. Head back to Stowe, where the afternoon is all yours. Feel free to wander around the historic downtown, settle in at a local brewery, cidery or winery or soar through the sky with an optional a canopy zipline.
Day :5
Location : Stowe to Burlington
The final hike of your Vermont voyage takes you along the Pinnacle Trail to Stowe Pinnacle, providing a viewpoint thatâll give you room to reflect on just how far youâve come. Youâll be able to scan the skyline for Mount Mansfield, Camelâs Hump and the Worcester and Sterling Mountain Ranges, taking in the awe-inspiring magic of the Green Mountains. When youâre ready youâll head back down and find a spot for a picnic lunch. Ease into the end of your adventure with a stop at a cider mill, where you can toast your terrestrial triumphs with a glass of apple cider or satiate a sweet tooth with some baked goods. Then, head back to Burlington, where your adventure will end. If youâd like to spend more time here, just speak to your booking agent.
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