Discover Stowe's biking scene! Pedal along the scenic Stowe Recreation Path, a 5.3-mile paved trail offering stunning mountain views and easy access to local spots. For more adventure, hit the world-class mountain biking trails and tackle the rugged terrain. Whether you're a casual rider or a biking enthusiast, Stowe has it all. We recommend Pinnacle Ski & Sports for your biking needs. Their knowledgeable and friendly staff are ready to help you find the perfect gear, ensuring a great biking experience. Plus, our guests get a 10% discount by using discount code SCH through Pinnacle's website. Gear up and explore Stowe on two wheels!

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Blush Hill’s 9 hole course is one of the most picturesque and finely situated golf course in all of Central Vermont.

We have continuously provided golfers in the Vermont area with scenic and challenging golf for 82 years.

Blush Hill Country Club is open to the public, both for golf and use of the clubhouse facility. We welcome everyone from the community, you do not need to be a member to eat or entertain. Our clubhouse is open to the public.

To reserve your tee time, please visit the reservation page.

The lakes and rivers that surround Stowe are the perfect place to canoe, kayak, or paddle board. Lake Elmore, Green River Reservoir, and Waterbury Reservoir are all within 20 minutes of Stowe. In partnership with Umiak Outfitters, we at Stowe Country Homes are pleased to be able to offer a wide-range of guided river tours. For more than 20 years, Umiak Outfitters has been guiding area visitors down rivers. Stowe Country Homes guests receive a discount.

Catamount is owned and operated by Willy Dietrich and he is the primary guide on all fishing tours. With year-round trips in and around Stowe, Willy offers fly-fishing, spin fishing, and ice fishing excursions. Licensed in New York State as a guide and certified as a fly casting instructor through the Federation of Fly Fishers, you’re sure to have an expert fishing experience. 802-253-8500

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A great time to play nine! Copley Country Club is located in Morrisville, Vermont. We welcome you to come play our beautifully groomed nine hole golf course, a challenging experience for all handicaps and ages. The Veranda Bar & Grill is a popular destination for both golfers and non-golfers looking for a great lunch or afternoon snack in a warm, friendly atmosphere and at reasonable prices. We offer an excellent assortment of fine luncheon specials each day that can be enjoyed while lounging in our dining room/bar area or out on the veranda, which overlooks the golf course. The Veranda Bar & Grill Restaurant has a full service bar and offer salads, soups, fresh sandwiches, burgers, quesadilla’s, wings & more! Stop in or call for Daily Specials.

Located north of Stowe in Vermont’s unspoiled Northeast Kingdom, you’ll find some of the finest cross-country skiing in New England. A year-round destination on 400 acres, this non-profit specializes in exciting outdoor activities for the whole family. The winter season is magical in Craftsbury, offering guests more than just world-class cross-country skiing. Choose from snowshoeing, orienteering, ice skating, backcountry tours, animal tracking, nature studies, yoga, and more. There is also a certified massage therapist, a sauna, and a fitness room on site, and babysitting can be arranged with advance notice. In general, trails are groomed and tracked by mid-morning, though that can be pushed back during days of heavy snow. Unless otherwise noted, always assume groomed also implies tracked. 802-586-7767

Eden Mountain is a working dog sled farm and touring center surrounded by 3,000 acres of mixed protected Vermont wilderness, with ten miles of private trails that are set aside exclusively for dog sledding. Meet and get to know the “free-range” huskies and mixed breed dogs, help harness and hitch up, and even try driving the team. All rides require advance registration. 802-635-9070 (summer or winter activity).

Stowe local, Rick Sokoloff, will be your personal guide as he picks you up at your rental property and drives you to the breweries of your choice. Included in the tour are snacks or appetizers, a flight of beer at each brewery, pick up, and drop off. Rick is also a mountain bike instructor and guide and offers a combination bike and brewery tour. What better way to check out the area’s ever-growing network of trails, and quench your thirst? 802-793-9246

Learn about the area mountain bike trails and how to ride like a local, or tour the local breweries – or do both! Stowe local, Rick Sokoloff, offers personally guided brewery tours, picking you up right at your property door. Tours include snacks or appetizers, a flight of beer at each brewery, pick up, and drop off. Not thirsty? Try a mountain bike tour and training of the local trails. Want both? No problem – Rick offers a combo mountain bike and brewery tour!

Sit back and snuggle up on a sleigh pulled by beautiful Percheron and Belgian horses. Conveniently located along the Mountain Road and the Stowe Recreation Path, rides travel along the West Branch River, through a covered bridge, and over a pristine meadow.

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Take a ride on a Stowe Gondola and smoothly cruise to the top of Vermont’s highest peak. From the top you can access hiking trails, a retail gift shop, or enjoy lunch with a view at the Cliff House Restaurant.

This is THE local sledding hill. It is steep and it is fast! Bring your own or buy or rent a sled or toboggan at Shaw’s General Store on Main Street. The hill is located behind the Stowe Elementary School, right in the heart of Stowe Village. There is also a great playground at the school for the kids to enjoy!

From Stowe Village take Route 108 North 6.4 miles (towards Stowe Mountain Resort). About half a mile after the Inn at the Mountain there are dirt pull-offs on both sides of the road. You can park on either side of the road. The trailhead is on the Eastern side of the road. The half mile hike ends at Bingham Falls, a 40-foot cascading waterfall with deep gorges and pools for swimming.

This is a short, scenic hike to a spectacular waterfall with swimming holes. The trail is not well marked but the route is obvious by following the brook upstream to the falls. From Stowe Village take Route 100 North 3 miles to Randolph Road. Take a right turn onto Randolph Road and then the first right onto Moss Glen Falls Road. Proceed half a mile to a small parking area on the left.

Vermont’s highest peak at 4,393 feet, is the home of Stowe Mountain Resort. When not skiing, there are numerous hiking trails for all abilities, including parts of the Long Trail, Vermont’s 265-mile trail system running throughout the state. There are two trailheads accessible from Smugglers’ Notch. For more hiking opportunities on Mansfield, or throughout the area, visit the Green Mountain Club, on Route 100 between Waterbury and Stowe.

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Enjoy panoramic mountain views while golfing on this meticulously maintained 9-hole course, situated 4-miles north of Stowe, between Stowe and Morrisville. A nice, family-owned resort open to the public. If you haven’t viewed our Stowe vacation rentals yet, then make sure you do by clicking here and booking one today! We offer a vast selection of beautiful properties, including the exclusive Sterling Treehouse!

A natural gap at the foot of Mount Mansfield, the Notch earned its name when Canadian goods were smuggled into New England, prompting the Jefferson Embargo Act of 1808. In the early days it was merely a footpath and horse trail. The first carriage road was built in 1894 and the auto road in 1918. Still narrow, hilly and winding, the road is open only to car traffic and offers many unique rock formations and scenic vistas. During the winter months the Notch is closed to car traffic and used for recreational snow sports, including hiking and cross country skiing. If you’re looking for a vacation rental to stay in after partaking in all these fun activities, then click here to book yours today! We have a large portfolio of properties, including the Adams Mill Cottage, the perfect one-bedroom rental.

Snowshoeing is easy to learn, fun, affordable, and a family-friendly way to experience the outdoors together. All of Stowe’s walking, biking, and hiking trails are open to snowshoe users, and it is especially fun to do when there is fresh powder! Snowshoe rentals are available at many establishments in the area, including Trapp Family Lodge, and the Stowe Mountain Resort Cross Country Center, and their trails can be accessed with the purchase of a trail pass.

Located just south of the village in the Umiak Outdoor Outfitters building, Snowmobile Vermont offers guided backcountry tours through the Cotton Brook area of the Mount Mansfield State Forest. The ride covers twenty-five miles of hills and woods and reaches elevations as high as 3,000 feet. Beginners and experts are welcome. Families can ride single or double, and teens 16 and older can drive. Tours last two hours.

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For those who enjoy taking to the ice and showing off their skating skills, the newest rink in Stowe is a must-try! The Spruce Peak Village Center offers skate rentals for those who are swinging by for a session. This open-air ice rink is great to visit in the evening when the twinkling lights of the Spruce Camp Base Lodge illuminate the area, making ice skating in Stowe a magical moment.

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This rock staircase hike begins 9 miles up the Mountain Road at the top of Smugglers’ Notch, near the Visitor Center parking lot. This is a great 2-mile hike on a very well maintained trail, leading to a mountaintop pond. And, if you haven’t gotten enough, you can hike the loop around the pond for another 1.4 miles.

The Stowe Arena features ice from June through March, with stick time and public skating offered daily, and is home to the Stowe High School Raiders boys and girls hockey teams, Stowe Youth Hockey, and many other local and regional teams of all ages. Skates are available for rent and beginner skaters can use cones and crates for assistance with balance. 802-253-3721

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Building a Private Club in the Heart of Stowe New membership opportunities are now available by invitation for those looking to enjoy a first-rate golf experience in Stowe, including member centric social calendar, instructional opportunities and compelling tournament play. While SCC is under construction, members will also enjoy access to the Mountain Course offering 27-holes of golf on a majority of days during the renovation.

Stowe Country Club is excited to usher in a new era of play at our course with a Golf Course Renovation Project led by Beau Welling Design. While the footprint of the golf course will largely remain the same, the improvements will elevate all facets of the course—from new and improved tees to new and differently shaped green complexes. The goal of the redesign is to create a more consistent and playable course, while also offering more challenges for advanced players. The team at Beau Welling Design is implementing adjustments to the course that bring more value of experience for members regardless of skill level.

Every Sunday, from Spring through Fall, local artisans, bakers, farmers, cheesemakers, chefs, picklers, smoothie makers, crafters, and so much more gather to share their wares and treats with the community. The aromas alone will draw you in long before you catch site of the colorful scene. Pop in to grab some fresh flowers and veggies or stay for the music and prepared foods. This family-friendly event is popular with visitors and locals alike.

• Tours are 2.5 hours in duration for 1 to 4 people per guide (Call to book for more than 12 participants)
• Rental pedal assist (eBike) fatbikes and analog fatbikes, plus helmets are available
• Guides are certified, insured, and knowledgeable, assuring the best experience possible
• All rides meet, depart, and return to Ranch Camp, Stowe's trailside fatbike base lodge

This is rapidly becoming a favorite summertime activity in Stowe, due to our large and growing network of well-maintained, interconnected trails. Covering over 50 miles, these fun and challenging trails offer something for all abilities. The majority of the trails are free and open for public use. The Stowe Mountain Bike Academy manages over 30 miles of trails in Stowe and trail maps are available at many stores in town. Check out their web site for locations.

This quaint little center features 45 kilometers of groomed trails along with 30 kilometers of backcountry trails in the Mount Mansfield State Forest. Rent brand-name equipment right at the center, including classic skis, skate skis, backcountry skis, snowshoes, boots, and poles for adults and children. Group and individual lessons are offered daily. 802-253-3688

This is a nice, well-traveled trail set in Stowe Hollow, offering a steady climb to a rock summit with views of Camel’s Hump, Mount Mansfield, and the Worcester and Sterling Ranges. From Stowe Village take School Street for .3 miles. Bear right at the fork onto Stowe Hollow Road and continue straight onto Upper Hollow Road. The parking lot and trailhead are on the left, about .6-miles from the beginning of Upper Hollow Road.

This is a lovely trail for those who love to walk their dog off-leash, with access to the West Branch River and some of the prettiest views in town. The Quiet path can be accessed from the Stowe Recreation Path near the second and third bridges, or from two parking areas on Mayo Farm Road.

This is a paved, flat, and motor-free route for those seeking gentle terrain, lofty views, and access to shops and restaurants. The 5.3 mile flat trail crosses eleven bridges and travels through scenic woods, fields, and farmland as well as several swimming holes along the West Branch River. There are four main parking and access areas. The Stowe Rec Path is groomed in the winter for cross country skiing and snowshoeing.

The local experts in outdoor recreation and adventure, Sunrise Mountain Guides offers beautiful and exciting winter adventures including backcountry skiing, cross-country skiing, ice climbing, mountaineering and snowshoeing. Located at the base of Mount Mansfield, Vermont’s highest peak, they provide easy access to the recreational opportunities in our backyard. In business for nearly 20 years, all of the guides are lifelong locals with a wealth of knowledge and fun!

Pinnacle offers ski rentals in and around Stowe as well!

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This trail offers beautiful sunset viewing, hiking, picnicking, and views of Stowe Village from a bedrock outcropping. A short yet steep hike, you can access it right from the Village, at the end of Sunset Street.

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Explore the beautiful Stowe countryside on horseback. Guided trail rides and riding lessons are the perfect complement to your Vermont vacation. Children love the corralled pony rides or the entire family can go for a carriage-ride led by giant draft horses.

Explore the magnificent grounds of Trapp Family Lodge by horse-drawn sleigh. Rides flow through the meadows and woods of the 2,400-acre resort, in a custom-built sleigh – for 4 or 10 people – pulled by a team of Belgian horses.

Explore the magnificent grounds of Trapp Family Lodge by horse-drawn sleigh. Rides flow through the meadows and woods of the 2,400-acre resort, in a custom-built sleigh – for 4 or 10 people – pulled by a team of Belgian horses.

This world-class touring center offers 100 kilometers of rolling trails and it has recently added snowmaking! Known as some of the best cross country skiing in North America, the trails at Trapp’s are finely groomed and even connect to the Stowe Mountain Resort trails. Inside the center is a full-service rental shop, waxing benches, and a sweet retail shop to pick up the perfect pair of gloves, technical ski clothing, hats, and the ever-important hand and toe warmers for bitter cold days! Group and private lessons are available, as is guide service and backcountry tours. A popular loop is the 5k ski or hike uphill to the Slayton Pasture Cabin where you can enjoy wonderful homemade soups, breads, sandwiches, and treats while warming up by the giant fireplace. The quick ride back down to the lodge is really a hoot!

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Umiak Outdoor Outfitters offers a Moonlight Cabin Snowshoe Tour where you will learn how to use snowshoes and then be led to a hidden sugarhouse in the woods by the light of the moon or a headlamp. There, you will enjoy a toasty fire, Cabot cheese, crackers, and hot, mulled Cold Hollow apple cider. Bring friends and a bottle of wine, if you’d like, for a memory to last a lifetime.

For a quick taste of husky dog sledding, Umiak offers a sled pulled by ten dogs conveniently located behind the Stoweflake Resort.

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Located near the historic village of Waitsfield, Vermont, this horse farm offers daily trail rides from one hour to a full day. You will be matched to a horse at your level of experience and will travel at a pace that suits you and your group. Guides will lead you along quaint back roads of the Mad River Valley, across meadows, and into the woods along the Green Mountains.

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The Waterbury Reservoir is the ninth largest body of water in the state of Vermont. The park is located on a 90-acre peninsula with 22 picnic sites, tables, hibachis, swimming beach, nature trail, trailer boat ramp, boat rentals, concession area, and restrooms.

This is a beautiful walk through miles of gentle, inter-connected trails. Accessible year-round, this is a great location for hiking, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, and dog walking. From Stowe Village take Route 108 North 3.5 miles and turn right onto Edson Hill Road (at Salute Restaurant). Drive past the entrance to the Stowehof Inn, take the next right, and the parking is immediately on your left.