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Guided Hikes and Walks in the Green Mountains of Vermont
Day Hiking Adventures Explore Mountains, Woodlands and Streams
Smugglers' Notch Resort's guided hikes and walks in Vermont's lovely Green Mountains offer opportunities for family adventures as well as challenging outings for the most seasoned hiker.
We suggest that you choose your walk or hike based upon the degree of difficulty and duration of the outing. Our guided hiking program includes the following types of outings:
Walks - a 1 and 1/2 hour walk involving mild to moderate exercise. Considered the easiest in difficulty.
Wikes - A little longer in duration, up to 3 hours, and moderate to demanding exercise.
Hikes - The most physically demanding and longest in duration, typically 4 to 6 hours.
We invite you to help support stewardship of the trail network around Smugglers'. All of our hikes that extend beyond the boundaries of our own property must be registered with the Green Mountain Club in an effort to track the environmental impact on the trails. The Green Mountain Club works to protect and maintain the system of trails associated with the Long Trail, Vermont's border-to-border 273 mile hiking trail. As with many programs at Smugglers', stewardship of the land has always been a high management priority; therefore, we are encouraging each guest participating in one of the hikes outside of our own property to make a voluntary contribution to the Green Mountain Club at the time you sign up for the hike. The money collected over the course of the season is donated to the Green Mountain Club and used to support trail maintenance efforts on behalf of you, our guests. Dogs are not allowed on our guided walks, wikes & hikes.
Check out all the Guided Walking & Hiking:
All Walks, Wikes and Hikes are included in your FamilyFest or SimplySmuggs Vacation Package. Please note that advance sign-up is required for all hikes.
June 7 - September 2, 2013.
Sun. 10:00 am, Easiest
This walk will offer you and your family the opportunity to meet new friends. No better way to start your day!
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Forest Heritage Nature WikeCLOSE
Sun. 1:00 pm, More Difficult
Enjoy a taste of Vermont's local history as you explore the fields and forests surrounding Smugglers'. Find the black bear's favorite trees and discover signs of deer and moose.
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Stretch & Go 1CLOSE
Mon. - Fri. 8:00 am - 9:15 am, High Intermediate to Expert
What a jump start to your day! This fast-paced, high-intensity wike is everything you'd want in an early morning workout. Move in intervals of intense walking and conditioning while enjoying the great outdoors. Join us Tuesday & Thursday when we'll be featuring Nordic Walking, a great new form of exercise using special poles for complete body toning.
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Explore Morse Mountain HikeCLOSE
Mon. 10:00 am, Most Difficult, Beyond Our Boundaries
Family Ties - River Walk
Mon. 10:00 am, Easiest
Explore the banks of the No Name Brook as it winds its way along the edge of the Village and learn about its impact on the surrounding woodland areas. A walk designed for families with young children.
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Smuggs Village Intro WikeCLOSE
Mon. 10:00 am, More Difficult
If you have never been to Smugglers' before, or it's been a long time, then this is the wike for you. Round out your tour with a visit to our Smugglers' Living Machine and explore flower power in action.
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This 4-hour hike will take you to the top of Sterling Mountain to the highest trout pond in the state.
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Mon. - Fri. 10:00 am - 11:15 am, Easier to Intermediate
The same great exercise as Stretch & Go 1, just at a slower pace! Join us Tuesday & Thursday when we'll be featuring Nordic Walking, a great new form of exercise using special poles for complete body toning.
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Stretch & Go 3CLOSE
Mon. & Wed. 11:45 am - 12:45 pm, Easiest
Great exercise at a comfortable relaxed pace. For anyone who wants to get their body moving while enjoying the great outdoors.
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Sterling Historical WikeCLOSE
Mon. 1:00 pm, More Difficult
Interested in Vermont history and the changing landscape? Explore the Northern Forest on this historical walk and discover remnants of times past.
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Birds and Bloomers WalkCLOSE
Tues. 8:00 am, Easiest
Bring your binoculars for this morning walk and learn to identify and recognize the sounds of birds of the Smugglers' area as well as wildflowers of our woods and meadows.
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Mt. Mansfield HikeCLOSE
Tues. & Wed. 9:00 am, Experts Only, Beyond Our Boundaries
The views on this 6-hour hike are worth the effort! When the summit is attained, views of New York, New Hampshire and Lake Champlain may be seen! Our most strenuous hike, so come prepared.
West via Sunset Ridge Trail - Tues. The openness of this trail offers a plethora of breathtaking views and a side trip to Cantilever Rock for the geologists of the group. Bring your camera!
East via The Long Trail - Wed. Our guides will find the best route for the day taking advantage of views and rarely hiked trails.
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Family Ties - Discovery WalkWest via Sunset Ridge Trail - Tues. The openness of this trail offers a plethora of breathtaking views and a side trip to Cantilever Rock for the geologists of the group. Bring your camera!
East via The Long Trail - Wed. Our guides will find the best route for the day taking advantage of views and rarely hiked trails.
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Tues. 10:00 am, Easiest
The focus is on fun and nature on this walk especially designed for our younger guests and their parents. Discover the Resort's littlest friends as you explore our backyard.
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Rum Runners' Hideaway WikeCLOSE
Tues. & Sat. 10:00 am, More Difficult
Discover Morse Mountain and its alpine "Hideaway" on this 3-hour excursion. With the majestic views of the surrounding forests and valleys, this wike will offer new perspectives on the beauty of Vermont.
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Woodland Wildlife Nature WikeCLOSE
Tues. 1:00 pm, More Difficult
Explore the Northern Forest for signs of your favorite animals. Discover how our woodland creatures survive the harsh Winters and the warm Summer sun.
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Yoga WikeCLOSE
Wed. 8:00 am, More Difficult
Warm your muscles on a moderate hike in preparation for outdoor yoga practice. Enjoy the calm peacefulness
of yoga in a beautiful, natural setting. $15 per person. Class meets at the Gazebo.
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Family Ties - Bears and Berries Wikeof yoga in a beautiful, natural setting. $15 per person. Class meets at the Gazebo.
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Wed. 10:00 am, More Difficult
What do they eat? Where do they live? What signs do they leave behind in the forest? A two-hour wike and the
“bear facts” for families with kids who want to know.
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Sterling Pond Hike“bear facts” for families with kids who want to know.
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Wed. 10:00 am, Most Difficult, Beyond Our Boundaries
On this 4-hour hike, a steep climb will take you to the top of Sterling Mountain to the highest trout pond in the state. Enjoy views of the Resort and the Lamoille River Valley as you descend Smugglers’ ski trails.
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Bootleggers' Basin WikeCLOSE
Thurs. 10:00 am, More Difficult
Follow our guides to explore the natural beauty of Vermont at Smugglers' meadow reservoir. Wike the perimeter and enjoy some of the best views that the Resort has to offer.
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Stowe Pinnacle HikeCLOSE
Thurs. 10:00 am, Most Difficult, Beyond our Boundaries
A very popular five hour trek above the village of Stowe, we guide you to a rocky out cropping on Hogback Mountain, part of the Worcester Range, that overlooks the valley and captures outstanding views of Mt. Mansfield and the Sterling Range.
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Where Does The Water Go? WalkCLOSE
Thurs. 1:00 pm, Easiest
Or more importantly, what's in the water and how can we clean it up? Learn about what happens when rain becomes runoff, and how it can pose a threat to the environment. Smugglers' has a wide variety of natural stormwater treatment systems throughout the resort, and this guided walk will visit many of them. Led by Smugglers' environmental staff, this 1-1/2 hour walk is great for both adults and kids.
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High Peak TourCLOSE
Fri. 9:00 am, Experts Only, Beyond Our Boundaries
This hike will take you to a beautiful summit in the local area. This is one of our most difficult hikes so come prepared. It will be a guide's choice on this day so be ready to visit places that are off the beaten path.
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Watermelon WalkCLOSE
Fri. 1:00 pm, Easiest
One of our most popular walks, this lazy stroll through the local countryside has a "finish line" treat of fresh watermelon. Join us for this mouth watering event.
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Vermont Maple WalkCLOSE
Sat. 1:00 pm, Easiest
Learn to identify the different types of Maple Trees and about maple sugaring — a time honored Vermont tradition.
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