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ADAMS CAMP B2 Parking available on Ranch Brook Rd. or Haul Rd. Backcountry Skiing, Hiking, Mountain Biking, Snowshoeing ANDERSON REC FIELD F2 Ball Fields, Basketball, Ice Skating, Recreation Programs, Tennis BINGHAM FALLS B2 Series of cascades culminating in a 50 foot drop into a popular swimming hole. Please be mindful of safety. Hiking, Swimming BLUSH HILL BOAT ACCESS E2 Access to Waterbury Reservoir. Boating, Fishing, Swimming CADY HILL FOREST C3 INSET Network of hiking and mountain bike trails. Access from parking area along Mountain Rd. (Route 108). Back Country Skiing, Hiking, Mountain Biking, Snowshoeing CATAMOUNT TRAIL B4-D1 Ski trail traverses Vermont along the Green Mountains. Access from Ster- ling Forest or Nebraska Valley Rd. Backcountry Skiing CHASE PARK C2 Stowe Recreation Path parking and access to West Branch River. Fishing, Picnicking, Swimming COTTON BROOK C2-D2 Leave the crowds behind and explore the edges of Waterbury Reservoir. Canoe Access, Backcountry Skiing, Dog Walking, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Mountain Biking, Snowmobiling CROSS VERMONT TRAIL F2 Provides access to Winooski River. Dog Walking, Fishing, Walking DASCOMB ROWE FIELD F2 Waterbury Village recreation area. Ball Fields, Canoe Access, Fish- ing, Walking DUMONT MEADOW F2 Access to this meadow is via Alex’s Trail. Park at the end of Adams Mill Rd. Hiking, Mountain Biking, Snow- shoeing EDSON HILL MANOR B2 Cross Country Skiing, Horse- back Riding ($) GREEN MOUNTAIN CLUB D3 Snowshoeing, Visitor Center, Walking HOPE DAVEY PARK E2 Community park in quaint village of Waterbury Center. Ball Fields, Disc Golf, Hiking, Picnicking, Playground, Skate- boarding HUNGER MOUNTAIN D3 Four hour round trip hike. Panoramic view of the area at summit. Hiking, Snowshoeing, Views THE ICE CENTER F2 Ball Fields, Ice Skating ($) INN AT THE MOUNTAIN B2 Tennis ($) KIRCHNER WOODS C3 Back Country Skiing, Hiking, Mountain Biking, Snowshoeing LITTLE RIVER C3-E2 Fishing, Swimming, Tubing LITTLE RIVER STATE PARK E2 Accesses Waterbury Reservoir. Swimming beaches, play areas, boat launch, rentals, and fishing. Access via VT Route 2 to Little River Rd. ($). Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hik- ing, Paddling, Swimming ($) LONG TRAIL A2-D1 Hiking trail traverses Vermont along the Green Mountains. Access from Ne- braska Valley Rd. or Smugglers’ Notch. Hiking, Snowshoeing MAYO FARM C3 INSET Multi-use town-owned property. Ball Fields, Cross Country Skiing, Dog Walking, Fishing, Hiking, Picnicking, Snowmobil- ing, Snowshoeing, Swimming, Walking MEMORIAL PARK / GALE REC CENTER / STOWE ARENA C3 INSET Stowe village’s recreation hub. Ball Fields, Basketball, Ice Skat- ing, Picnicking, Playground, Recreation Programs, Sledding, Tennis MOSCOW REC FIELD C2 Ball Field, Fishing, Swimming MOSS GLEN FALLS B4 Beautiful waterfalls and cascades. Please be mindful of safety. Hiking, Swimming PERRY HILL F2 Technically oriented mountain bik- ing. For info, check with a local bike shop. Hiking , Mountain Biking PINNACLE MEADOW C3 High alpine meadow with access to Stowe Pinnacle. Hiking, Snowshoeing QUIET PATH C3 INSET Quiet easy walking and running. Panoramic views, access to the West Branch River and interpretive signs. Dog Walking, Snowshoeing, Swimming, Walking RANCH VALLEY B2 The birthplace of skiing in Stowe. In 1932 Craig Burt renovated his lumber camp (Ranch Camp) for skiers. Dog Walking, Fishing, Hiking RIVER WALK C3 INSET Biking, Walking RUSTY PARKER PARK F2 Community park in the center of Waterbury Village. Cultural events and farmers markets. Adjacent to the historic train station. Picnicking , Playground SMUGGLERS’ NOTCH STATE PARK B2 Corridor State Park along Rte. 108. Camping ($), Hiking, Picnicking SMUGGLERS’ NOTCH SCENIC HIGHWAY A1 Scenic drive or hike through a high mountain pass. Snowshoe and backcountry ski in winter. Closed to vehicular traffic during winter. Backcountry Skiing, Hiking, Scenic Drive, Snowshoeing STERLING FALLS GORGE A2 Falls, cascades and pools are carved deep into colorful curvaceous rocks. Surrounded by old growth trees and vibrant plants and shrubs. Hiking, Swimming STERLING FOREST A2 INSET Stowe’s town forest. Back country recreation and managed silviculture. The mountain bike trails are for inter- mediate and advanced riders. Backcountry Skiing, Hiking, Mountain Biking, Snowmobiling (VAST), Snowshoeing STOWE COUNTRY CLUB C3 Golf, Driving Range ($) STOWE HIGH SCHOOL C2 Ball Fields, Basketball, Tennis, Running Track STOWE MOUNTAIN RESORT A1 Four season ski resort with adventure park, and gondola ride. Cross Country Skiing, Golf, Hik- ing, Skiing, Snowboarding ($) STOWE MOUNTAIN RESORT SKI TOURING CENTER B2 Cross Country Skiing, Snow- shoeing ($) STOWE PINNACLE D3 Vigorous two hour round trip hike with panoramic view at the summit. Hiking, Snowshoeing, Views STOWE REC PATH B2-C3 Multi-use recreation path. Parking available behind Stowe Community Church, Chase Park, Thompson Park and Brook Rd. Biking, Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoeing, In-line Skating, Jogging, Walking STOWEFLAKE RESORT C3 Cross Country Skiing, Golf, Ten- nis ($) STOWEHOF INN B2 Sleigh Rides, Tennis ($) SUN & SKI C3 Miniature Golf ($) SUNSET ROCK C3 INSET Short, steep hike from Stowe Village. Trail starts at the end of Sunset St. Don’t miss the view at 200 yards look- ing on to Main St. or from summit. Hiking, Picnicking, Views THOMPSON PARK B2 Stowe Recreation Path parking, access to West Branch River and sea- sonal corn maze on Bouchard Farm. Fishing, Picnicking, Swimming TOLL ROAD A1-B2 Drive to the summit of Mt. Mansfield. Scenic Drive, Views (seasonal) ($) TOPNOTCH RESORT B2 Cross Country Skiing, Sleigh Rides, Horseback Riding, Tennis ($) TRAPP FAMILY LODGE C2 Cross Country Skiing, Mountain Biking, Sleigh Rides, Snowshoe- ing ($) VAST TRAILS Vermont Association of Snow Travel- ers maintains an extensive statewide trail network. Membership required for snowmobile use. Backcountry Skiing (free), Snow- mobiling ($) WATERBURY CENTER STATE PARK E2 Accesses Waterbury Reservoir. Located on a 90 acre peninsula with beach, picnic tables, grills, nature trail, boat launch and rentals. ADA Trail, Fishing, Hiking, Pad- dling, Picnicking , Swimming ($) WATERBURY COMMUNITY PATH F2 Community walking path runs along Thatcher Brook. Hiking, Walking WATERBURY RESERVOIR D2-E2 Boating, Fishing, Paddling, Swimming, Water Skiing WATERBURY STOWE FISH & GAME CLUB D2 Archery, Shooting ($) WATERBURY SWIMMING POOL F2 Swimming WEST BRANCH RIVER A1-C3 Fishing, Swimming WIESSNER WOODS B2 Conserved woodlands crisscrossed by streams with easy hiking trails. Back-country Skiing, Dog Walk- ing, Hiking, Snowshoeing WINOOSKI RIVER E1-F2 Access via Dascomb Rowe Field. Fishing, Paddling, Swimming BIKING AND HIKING DOG WALKING Cotton Brook C2-D2 Dumont Meadow C2 Kirchner Woods C3 Mayo Farm Quiet Path C3 Ranch Valley B2 Waterbury Community Path A2 Wiessner Woods B2 HIKING / WALKING Adams Camp B2 Bingham Falls B2 Cotton Brook C2-D2 Dumont Meadow C2 Green Mountain Club E2 Hope Davey Park E3 Kirchner Woods C3 Little River State Park E2 Long Trail A2-D1 Mayo Farm Quiet Path C3 Moss Glen Falls B4 Mount Hunger C3 Perry Hill F2 Pinnacle Meadow D3 Ranch Valley B1-B2 Sterling Forest A2 Sterling Falls Gorge A2 Stowe Mountain Resort B2 Stowe Pinnacle D3 Stowe Recreation Path B2-C3 Sunset Rock C3 Waterbury Center St. Pk. (ADA) E2 Waterbury Community Path F2 Wiessner Woods B2 HORSEBACK RIDING Cotton Brook C2-D2 Edson Hill Manor ($) B2 Topnotch Resort ($) B2 MOUNTAIN BIKING Cotton Brook C2-D2 Cady Hill Forest C3 Dumont Meadow C2 Kirchner Woods C3 Perry Hill F2 Sterling Forest A2 Trapp Family Lodge($) C2 PLAYGROUNDS Hope Davey Park E3 Memorial Park C3 Rusty Parker Park F2 Thatcher Brook School F2 RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS Anderson Recreation Field F2 Memorial Park / Gale Rec Center C3 SPORT ARCHERY / SHOOTING Waterbury Stowe Fish & Game Club ($) D2 BALL FIELDS Anderson Recreation Field F2 Dascomb Rowe Field F2 Hope Davey Park E3 Mayo Farm C3 Memorial Park C3 Moscow Recreation Field C2 Stowe High School C2 BASKETBALL Anderson Recreation Field F2 Memorial Park C3 Stowe High School C2 DISC GOLF Hope Davey Park E3 GOLF Blush Hill Country Club ($) E2 Country Club of Vermont ($) E2 Stowe Country Club ($) C3 Stowe Mountain Club ($) B2 Stoweflake Resort ($) C3 MINIATURE GOLF Sun & Ski C3 IN-LINE SKATING Stowe Recreation Path B2-C3 SKATE BOARDING Hope Davey Park E3 TENNIS Anderson Recreation Field F2 Inn at the Mountain ($) B2 Memorial Park C3 Stowe High School C2 Stoweflake Resort ($) C3 Topnotch Resort ($) B2 WATER BOATING & PADDLING Waterbury Reservoir D2-E2 Winooski River E1-F2 FISHING (PERMIT REQUIRED) Little River C3-D2 Ranch Brook B1-B2 Waterbury Reservoir D2-E2 West Branch River A1-C3 Winooski River E1-F2 SWIMMING Bingham Falls B2 Chase Park C2 Little River C3-D2 Moss Glen Falls B4 Sterling Falls Gorge A2 Waterbury Reservoir D2-E2 Waterbury Swimming Pool F2 West Branch River A1-C3 WATER SKIING Waterbury Reservoir D2-E2 WINTER BACKCOUNTRY SKIING & SNOWSHOEING UNGROOMED TRAILS Adams Camp B2 Cady Hill Forest C3 Catamount Trail D1-B4 Cotton Brook C2-D2 Kirchner Woods C3 Little River State Park E2 Long Trail A2-D1 Pinnacle Meadow D4 Smugglers’ Notch A1 Sterling Forest A2 VAST Trail System Wiessner Woods B2 CROSS COUNTRY SKIING & SNOWSHOEING GROOMED / MAINTAINED TRAILS Edson Hill Manor ($) B2 Mayo Farm B2 Stoweflake Resort ($) C3 Stowe Mountain Resort ($) B2 Stowe Recreation Path B2-C3 Topnotch Resort ($) B2 Trapp Family Lodge ($) C2 SKIING/SNOWBOARDING Stowe Mountain Resort ($) A2 ICE SKATING Anderson Recreation Field F2 The Ice Center ($) F2 Stowe Arena ($) C3 SLEIGH & CARRIAGE RIDES Stowehof Inn ($) B2 Topnotch Resort ($) B2 Trapp Family Lodge ($) C2 SNOWMOBILING Cotton Brook (parking) E3 Little River State Park (parking) E2 Mayo Farm (parking) C3 Sterling Forest (parking) A2 VAST Trail System CAMPING Little River State Park ($) E2 Gold Brook Campground (RV’s, $) C3 Smugglers’ Notch State Park ($) B2 PICNICKING Chase Park C2 Hope Davey Park E3 Mayo Farm C3 Memorial Park C3 Newton Baker Park F2 Rusty Parker Park F2 Sunset Rock C3 Thompson Park C2 HUNTING (LICENSE REQUIRED) Hunting is permitted in season on all public lands and many other conserved properties. Contact Vermont Dept. of Fish and Wildlife for information. vtfishandwildlife.com ABOUT THE BYWAY The Green Mountain Byway is part of the National Scenic By- ways Program, whose mission is to recognize, preserve and enhance selected scenic roads throughout the United States. While Route 100 is the official route, the entire region is a part of a scenic corridor. We encour- age you to explore the area’s back roads on foot, bicycle, car or other means of transport. THE GREEN MOUNTAIN STATE Vermont not only takes its nickname, “The Green Mountain State”, from the surrounding mountains, it is named af- ter them. The French words Vert and Mont are literally translated as Green Mountain. LOCATIONS ACTIVITIES 800 1100 700 80 800 900 1100 800 1000 900 100 800 900 900 700 800 Stowe Village Maple St School St Sunset St Main St Taber Hill Rd West Hill Rd Mountain Rd Mountain Rd Meadow Lane Cady Hill Rd River Rd Birch Hill Rd Depot St Thomas Ln South Main St. Mayo Farm Rd S t o w e Hol l o w R d W e e k s H i l l R d Cape Cod Rd Cape Cod Rd Cemetery Rd W e s t B r a n c h E a s t B r a n c h L i t t l e R i v e r River Walk Memorial Park Quiet Path Mayo Farm Stowe Country Club Sunset Rock Cady Hill Forest StoweArea Association Cady Hill Forest Parking Covered Bridge Polo Fields (Mayo Farm) Quiet Path VAST Parking Riverbank Cemetery Events Field Stowe Recreation Path A detailed trail map of Cady Hill Forest is available from the Stowe Mountain Bike Club Hiking Trail MultiUse - Mtn. Bike Trail Quiet Path Recreation Path 0.2 Mile 0.4 Mile 0 Mile Stowe Village Mud Brook Beaver M e ad ow B ro ok Sterl i ng Brook St e rl i ng B rook Beaver Meadow Lodge Burling Camp Gate Gate Loren Loop M u d C i t y L o o p We s t S e t t l e m e n t R d Beaver Meadow Rd Sterling Valley Rd Ron Terill Rd Mapl e Run Ln St er l i ng Va l l ey R d Ma p l e R u n L n ( t r a i l ) Peak a View 2200’ 1600’ 1600’ 2000’ 2400’ 1900’ Mar s t o n T r a i l L a u r e n s L o o p B i l l i n g s R d Ti n e M c K e e R d Split Rock Trail Sterling Falls Gorge B e a v e r M e a d o w T ra i l Chilc oo t Tr a i l B u r l i ng T r a i l U p p e r G o r g e L o o p T r a i l W h it e f a ce T r a il Catamount Trail Long Trail Long Trail VAST Trail VAST Trail Ruschp `Sterling Ridge Trail (winter only) WHITE ROCKS BULL MOOSE HILL MADONNA PEAK MORSE MOUNTAIN 3668’ 3486’ 3715’ 2775’ 2034’ WHITEFACE MOUNTAIN To Smugglers Notch 1/2 Mile 1 Miles 0 Mile Sterling Forest Trail Contours - 50 feet Mountain Bike Trail VAST Trail Catamount Trail STOWE VILLAGE INSET STERLING FOREST INSET Green Mountain Byway Recreation Guide & Map The Green Mountain Byway runs through Waterbury and Stowe Vermont, comprising an area considered to be the heart of the Green Mountains and Vermont’s premier four-season recreation destination. Outdoor recreational activities and locations are depicted on the map and cross referenced in easy to use tables. Inset maps for Stowe Village and Sterling Forest provide additional detail. Some activities require a fee. Additional information about area recreational opportunities is available from the following resources. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Local Recreational Organizations Catamount Trail Association - catamounttrail.org Green Mt. Club Visitors Center - greenmountainclub.org Stowe Area Association - gostowe.com Stowe Land Trust - stowelandtrust.org Stowe Mountain Bike Club (SMBC) - stowemtnbike.com Stowe Recreation Department - stowerec.org Vermont Association of Snow Travelers (VAST) - vtvast.org Vermont Forests, Parks & Recreation - vtfpr.org Vermont Department of Tourism - vermontvacation.com Waterbury Recreation Department - waterburyvt.com/recreation Waterbury Tourism Council - waterbury.org Recommended Maps and Guidebooks available locally Day Hikers Guide to Vermont 50 Hikes in Vermont Mount Mansfield Nordic Skiing & Snowshoe Trails (map) Mount Mansfield and the Worcester Range Hiking Trail (map) Northern Vermont Hiking Trails (map) Snow Shoeing in Vermont: A Guide to the Best Winter Hikes Stowe Mountain Bike Club Trail Map Stowe Walking Tour Guide The Walkers Guide to Vermont Green Mountain Byway Recreation Guide, Town of Stowe Conservation Commission Cover photograph by Matthew Bruhns/BruhnsPhoto Funded by Lamoille County and Central Vermont Regional Planning Commissions. 2014.10.08-14:03 n o i s s i m m o C g n i n n a l P L a m o ill e C o u n t y Stowe and Waterbury Recreation Guide

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ADAMS CAMP B2Parking available on Ranch Brook Rd. or Haul Rd. Backcountry Skiing, Hiking, Mountain Biking, Snowshoeing

ANDERSON REC FIELD F2Ball Fields, Basketball, Ice Skating, Recreation Programs, Tennis

BINGHAM FALLS B2Series of cascades culminating in a 50 foot drop into a popular swimming hole. Please be mindful of safety.Hiking, Swimming

BLUSH HILL BOAT ACCESS E2Access to Waterbury Reservoir.Boating, Fishing, Swimming

CADY HILL FOREST C3 INSETNetwork of hiking and mountain bike trails. Access from parking area along Mountain Rd. (Route 108).Back Country Skiing, Hiking, Mountain Biking, Snowshoeing

CATAMOUNT TRAIL B4-D1Ski trail traverses Vermont along the Green Mountains. Access from Ster-ling Forest or Nebraska Valley Rd.Backcountry Skiing

CHASE PARK C2Stowe Recreation Path parking and access to West Branch River.Fishing, Picnicking, Swimming

COTTON BROOK C2-D2Leave the crowds behind and explore the edges of Waterbury Reservoir.Canoe Access, Backcountry Skiing, Dog Walking, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Mountain Biking, Snowmobiling

CROSS VERMONT TRAIL F2Provides access to Winooski River.Dog Walking, Fishing, Walking

DASCOMB ROWE FIELD F2Waterbury Village recreation area.Ball Fields, Canoe Access, Fish-ing, Walking

DUMONT MEADOW F2Access to this meadow is via Alex’s Trail. Park at the end of Adams Mill Rd.Hiking, Mountain Biking, Snow-shoeing

EDSON HILL MANOR B2Cross Country Skiing, Horse-back Riding ($)

GREEN MOUNTAIN CLUB D3Snowshoeing, Visitor Center, Walking

HOPE DAVEY PARK E2Community park in quaint village of Waterbury Center.Ball Fields, Disc Golf, Hiking, Picnicking, Playground, Skate-boarding

HUNGER MOUNTAIN D3Four hour round trip hike. Panoramic view of the area at summit.Hiking, Snowshoeing, Views

THE ICE CENTER F2Ball Fields, Ice Skating ($)

INN AT THE MOUNTAIN B2Tennis ($)

KIRCHNER WOODS C3Back Country Skiing, Hiking, Mountain Biking, Snowshoeing

LITTLE RIVER C3-E2Fishing, Swimming, Tubing

LITTLE RIVER STATE PARK E2Accesses Waterbury Reservoir. Swimming beaches, play areas, boat launch, rentals, and fishing. Access via VT Route 2 to Little River Rd. ($).Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hik-ing, Paddling, Swimming ($)

LONG TRAIL A2-D1Hiking trail traverses Vermont along the Green Mountains. Access from Ne-braska Valley Rd. or Smugglers’ Notch.Hiking, Snowshoeing

MAYO FARM C3 INSETMulti-use town-owned property.Ball Fields, Cross Country Skiing, Dog Walking, Fishing,

Hiking, Picnicking, Snowmobil-ing, Snowshoeing, Swimming, Walking

MEMORIAL PARK / GALE REC CENTER / STOWE ARENA C3 INSETStowe village’s recreation hub.Ball Fields, Basketball, Ice Skat-ing, Picnicking, Playground, Recreation Programs, Sledding, Tennis

MOSCOW REC FIELD C2Ball Field, Fishing, Swimming

MOSS GLEN FALLS B4Beautiful waterfalls and cascades. Please be mindful of safety.Hiking, Swimming

PERRY HILL F2Technically oriented mountain bik-ing. For info, check with a local bike shop.Hiking , Mountain Biking

PINNACLE MEADOW C3High alpine meadow with access to Stowe Pinnacle.Hiking, Snowshoeing

QUIET PATH C3 INSETQuiet easy walking and running. Panoramic views, access to the West Branch River and interpretive signs.Dog Walking, Snowshoeing, Swimming, Walking

RANCH VALLEY B2The birthplace of skiing in Stowe. In 1932 Craig Burt renovated his lumber camp (Ranch Camp) for skiers.Dog Walking, Fishing, Hiking

RIVER WALK C3 INSETBiking, Walking

RUSTY PARKER PARK F2Community park in the center of Waterbury Village. Cultural events and farmers markets. Adjacent to the historic train station.Picnicking , Playground

SMUGGLERS’ NOTCH STATE PARK B2Corridor State Park along Rte. 108.Camping ($), Hiking, Picnicking

SMUGGLERS’ NOTCH SCENIC HIGHWAY A1Scenic drive or hike through a high mountain pass. Snowshoe and backcountry ski in winter. Closed to vehicular traffic during winter.Backcountry Skiing, Hiking, Scenic Drive, Snowshoeing

STERLING FALLS GORGE A2Falls, cascades and pools are carved deep into colorful curvaceous rocks. Surrounded by old growth trees and vibrant plants and shrubs. Hiking, Swimming

STERLING FOREST A2 INSETStowe’s town forest. Back country recreation and managed silviculture. The mountain bike trails are for inter-mediate and advanced riders.Backcountry Skiing, Hiking, Mountain Biking, Snowmobiling (VAST), Snowshoeing

STOWE COUNTRY CLUB C3Golf, Driving Range ($)

STOWE HIGH SCHOOL C2Ball Fields, Basketball, Tennis, Running Track

STOWE MOUNTAIN RESORT A1Four season ski resort with adventure park, and gondola ride.Cross Country Skiing, Golf, Hik-ing, Skiing, Snowboarding ($)

STOWE MOUNTAIN RESORT SKI TOURING CENTER B2Cross Country Skiing, Snow-shoeing ($)

STOWE PINNACLE D3Vigorous two hour round trip hike with panoramic view at the summit.Hiking, Snowshoeing, Views

STOWE REC PATH B2-C3Multi-use recreation path. Parking available behind Stowe Community Church, Chase Park, Thompson Park and Brook Rd.

Biking, Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoeing, In-line Skating, Jogging, Walking

STOWEFLAKE RESORT C3Cross Country Skiing, Golf, Ten-nis ($)

STOWEHOF INN B2Sleigh Rides, Tennis ($)

SUN & SKI C3Miniature Golf ($)

SUNSET ROCK C3 INSETShort, steep hike from Stowe Village. Trail starts at the end of Sunset St. Don’t miss the view at 200 yards look-ing on to Main St. or from summit.Hiking, Picnicking, Views

THOMPSON PARK B2Stowe Recreation Path parking, access to West Branch River and sea-sonal corn maze on Bouchard Farm.Fishing, Picnicking, Swimming

TOLL ROAD A1-B2Drive to the summit of Mt. Mansfield.Scenic Drive, Views (seasonal) ($)

TOPNOTCH RESORT B2Cross Country Skiing, Sleigh Rides, Horseback Riding, Tennis ($)

TRAPP FAMILY LODGE C2Cross Country Skiing, Mountain Biking, Sleigh Rides, Snowshoe-ing ($)

VAST TRAILSVermont Association of Snow Travel-ers maintains an extensive statewide trail network. Membership required for snowmobile use.Backcountry Skiing (free), Snow-mobiling ($)

WATERBURY CENTER STATE PARK E2Accesses Waterbury Reservoir. Located on a 90 acre peninsula with beach, picnic tables, grills, nature trail, boat launch and rentals.ADA Trail, Fishing, Hiking, Pad-dling, Picnicking , Swimming ($)

WATERBURY COMMUNITY PATH F2Community walking path runs along Thatcher Brook.Hiking, Walking

WATERBURY RESERVOIR D2-E2Boating, Fishing, Paddling, Swimming, Water Skiing

WATERBURY STOWE FISH & GAME CLUB D2Archery, Shooting ($)

WATERBURY SWIMMING POOL F2Swimming

WEST BRANCH RIVER A1-C3Fishing, Swimming

WIESSNER WOODS B2Conserved woodlands crisscrossed by streams with easy hiking trails.Back-country Skiing, Dog Walk-ing, Hiking, Snowshoeing

WINOOSKI RIVER E1-F2Access via Dascomb Rowe Field.Fishing, Paddling, Swimming

BIKING AND HIKING

DOG WALKINGCotton Brook C2-D2Dumont Meadow C2Kirchner Woods C3Mayo Farm Quiet Path C3Ranch Valley B2Waterbury Community Path A2Wiessner Woods B2

HIKING / WALKINGAdams Camp B2Bingham Falls B2 Cotton Brook C2-D2Dumont Meadow C2 Green Mountain Club E2Hope Davey Park E3Kirchner Woods C3Little River State Park E2Long Trail A2-D1Mayo Farm Quiet Path C3Moss Glen Falls B4Mount Hunger C3 Perry Hill F2 Pinnacle Meadow D3Ranch Valley B1-B2 Sterling Forest A2Sterling Falls Gorge A2Stowe Mountain Resort B2Stowe Pinnacle D3Stowe Recreation Path B2-C3Sunset Rock C3Waterbury Center St. Pk. (ADA) E2Waterbury Community Path F2Wiessner Woods B2

HORSEBACK RIDINGCotton Brook C2-D2Edson Hill Manor ($) B2Topnotch Resort ($) B2

MOUNTAIN BIKINGCotton Brook C2-D2Cady Hill Forest C3 Dumont Meadow C2Kirchner Woods C3Perry Hill F2Sterling Forest A2Trapp Family Lodge($) C2

PLAYGROUNDSHope Davey Park E3Memorial Park C3Rusty Parker Park F2Thatcher Brook School F2

RECREATIONAL PROGRAMSAnderson Recreation Field F2Memorial Park / Gale Rec Center C3

SPORT

ARCHERY / SHOOTINGWaterbury Stowe Fish & Game Club ($) D2

BALL FIELDSAnderson Recreation Field F2Dascomb Rowe Field F2Hope Davey Park E3Mayo Farm C3Memorial Park C3Moscow Recreation Field C2Stowe High School C2

BASKETBALL Anderson Recreation Field F2Memorial Park C3Stowe High School C2

DISC GOLFHope Davey Park E3

GOLFBlush Hill Country Club ($) E2Country Club of Vermont ($) E2Stowe Country Club ($) C3Stowe Mountain Club ($) B2Stoweflake Resort ($) C3

MINIATURE GOLFSun & Ski C3

IN-LINE SKATINGStowe Recreation Path B2-C3

SKATE BOARDINGHope Davey Park E3

TENNISAnderson Recreation Field F2Inn at the Mountain ($) B2 Memorial Park C3Stowe High School C2Stoweflake Resort ($) C3 Topnotch Resort ($) B2

WATER

BOATING & PADDLINGWaterbury Reservoir D2-E2Winooski River E1-F2

FISHING (PERMIT REQUIRED)Little River C3-D2Ranch Brook B1-B2Waterbury Reservoir D2-E2West Branch River A1-C3Winooski River E1-F2

SWIMMINGBingham Falls B2Chase Park C2Little River C3-D2Moss Glen Falls B4Sterling Falls Gorge A2Waterbury Reservoir D2-E2Waterbury Swimming Pool F2West Branch River A1-C3

WATER SKIINGWaterbury Reservoir D2-E2

WINTER

BACKCOUNTRY SKIING & SNOWSHOEING UNGROOMED TRAILS

Adams Camp B2Cady Hill Forest C3 Catamount Trail D1-B4Cotton Brook C2-D2Kirchner Woods C3Little River State Park E2Long Trail A2-D1Pinnacle Meadow D4 Smugglers’ Notch A1 Sterling Forest A2VAST Trail SystemWiessner Woods B2

CROSS COUNTRY SKIING & SNOWSHOEING GROOMED / MAINTAINED TRAILS

Edson Hill Manor ($) B2Mayo Farm B2Stoweflake Resort ($) C3Stowe Mountain Resort ($) B2Stowe Recreation Path B2-C3Topnotch Resort ($) B2Trapp Family Lodge ($) C2

SKIING/SNOWBOARDINGStowe Mountain Resort ($) A2

ICE SKATINGAnderson Recreation Field F2 The Ice Center ($) F2Stowe Arena ($) C3

SLEIGH & CARRIAGE RIDESStowehof Inn ($) B2Topnotch Resort ($) B2Trapp Family Lodge ($) C2

SNOWMOBILINGCotton Brook (parking) E3Little River State Park (parking) E2Mayo Farm (parking) C3Sterling Forest (parking) A2VAST Trail System

CAMPINGLittle River State Park ($) E2Gold Brook Campground (RV’s, $) C3Smugglers’ Notch State Park ($) B2

PICNICKING Chase Park C2Hope Davey Park E3Mayo Farm C3Memorial Park C3Newton Baker Park F2Rusty Parker Park F2Sunset Rock C3Thompson Park C2

HUNTING (LICENSE REQUIRED)Hunting is permitted in season on all public lands and many other conserved properties. Contact Vermont Dept. of Fish and Wildlife for information. vtfishandwildlife.com

ABOUT THE BYWAY

The Green Mountain Byway is part of the National Scenic By-ways Program, whose mission is to recognize, preserve and enhance selected scenic roads throughout the United States. While Route 100 is the official route, the entire region is a part of a scenic corridor. We encour-age you to explore the area’s back roads on foot, bicycle, car or other means of transport.

THE GREEN MOUNTAIN STATE

Vermont not only takes its nickname, “The Green Mountain State”, from the surrounding mountains, it is named af-ter them. The French words Vert and Mont are literally translated as Green Mountain.

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Stowe Recreat ion P ath

A detailed trail map of Cady Hill Forest is available from the Stowe Mountain Bike Club

Hiking TrailMultiUse - Mtn. Bike TrailQuiet PathRecreation Path

0.2 Mile 0.4 Mile0 Mile

Stowe Village

Mud Brook

Beaver M eadow Brook

Sterling Brook

Sterling Brook

Beaver Meadow Lodge

Burling Camp

Gate

Gate

Loren

Loop

Mu

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Loo

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West Sett lem

ent Rd

Beaver Meadow Rd

Sterling Valley Rd

Ron

Ter

ill

Rd

Maple Run Ln

Sterling Valley Rd

Maple Run Ln (trail)

Peak a View2200’

1600’

1600’

2000’

2400’

1900’

Marston Trai l

Lauren’s Loop

Bill ings Rd

Tine McKee Rd

Spli t Rock Trai l

Sterling FallsGorge

Beaver Meado w Trai lChilcoot Trail

Burl ing Trai l

Upper Gorge Loop Tra i l

Wh

ite face Trai l

Ca

tam

ou

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rai l

Lon

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Long Trai l

VAST Trail

VAST Trail

Ruschp `Sterl ing Ridge Trai l

(winter only)

WHITE ROCKS

BU L L MO OS E H I L L

MADONNA PEAK

MORSE MOUNTAIN

3668’

3486’

3715’

2775’

2034’

WHITEFACE MOUNTAIN

ToSmugglers

Notch

1/2 Mile 1 Miles0 Mile

Sterling Forest

TrailContours - 50 feet

Mountain Bike TrailVAST Trail

Catamount Trail

STOWE VILLAGE INSET

STERLING FOREST INSET

Green Mountain Byway Recreation Guide & Map

The Green Mountain Byway runs through Waterbury and Stowe Vermont, comprising an area considered to be the heart of the Green Mountains and Vermont’s premier four-season recreation destination.

Outdoor recreational activities and locations are depicted on the map and cross referenced in easy to use tables. Inset maps for Stowe Village and Sterling Forest provide additional detail. Some activities require a fee.

Additional information about area recreational opportunities is available from the following resources.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCESLocal Recreational OrganizationsCatamount Trail Association - catamounttrail.org Green Mt. Club Visitors Center - greenmountainclub.org Stowe Area Association - gostowe.com Stowe Land Trust - stowelandtrust.org Stowe Mountain Bike Club (SMBC) - stowemtnbike.com Stowe Recreation Department - stowerec.org Vermont Association of Snow Travelers (VAST) - vtvast.org Vermont Forests, Parks & Recreation - vtfpr.org Vermont Department of Tourism - vermontvacation.com Waterbury Recreation Department - waterburyvt.com/recreation Waterbury Tourism Council - waterbury.orgRecommended Maps and Guidebooks available locallyDay Hikers Guide to Vermont 50 Hikes in Vermont Mount Mansfield Nordic Skiing & Snowshoe Trails (map) Mount Mansfield and the Worcester Range Hiking Trail (map) Northern Vermont Hiking Trails (map) Snow Shoeing in Vermont: A Guide to the Best Winter Hikes Stowe Mountain Bike Club Trail Map Stowe Walking Tour Guide The Walkers Guide to Vermont

Green Mountain Byway Recreation Guide, Town of Stowe Conservation CommissionCover photograph by Matthew Bruhns/BruhnsPhoto Funded by Lamoille County and Central Vermont Regional Planning Commissions.

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