Hike / Walk - Self-Guided Trips
"At each inn we felt we were the personal guests of the owners, which warmed our hearts ... We could not ask for anything more." - Ann, Iowa
If you like to hike or walk and meet people of similar interest, but don't want to be confined to a daily schedule, a self-guided Vermont hiking vacation is ideal. Benefit from our 33 years of experience in searching out rewarding trails and fine country inns. These vacations represent the ultimate in adaptability to your specific needs. The hikes are as many and as varied as you could possibly want. Hiking the Long Trail, a wilderness trail which conforms to the ridge line of the Green Mountains, is a popular feature for serious hikers. Nearby scenic trails and quiet country roads offer alternatives for casual hikers and those who prefer a walking trip. Hiking provides a special window on Vermont. We invite you to come and enjoy the trails where nature is close at hand.
Below are a few popular combinations, but remember that all trips are custom-made for you; these are simply some of our guests' favorite itineraries. Trips of a few days to those lasting up to two weeks can be arranged.
Some Sample Itineraries
The Appalachian Hike portions of the two oldest long distance hiking trails in the country, the Long Trail and Appalachian Trail, which run concurrently in southern Vermont. Here the gently rounded Green Mountains provide a variety of moderate hiking and spectacular views. Meander along a mountain stream to Little Rock Pond. Enjoy lush forest at Lye Brook Falls. Marvel at the ancient ice beds in the White Rocks National Recreation Area or the spectacular Clarendon Gorge. Hikes in this southern Central Region of Vermont range from five to eleven miles. Stay at Crisanver House and October Country Inn.
2008 Package, 3 nights: $515 ppdo Summer.
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The Heart of Vermont Explore waterfalls and lakes and marvel at the panoramic views from atop Mt. Abraham and Camel's Hump. Wander through meadows reading poetry along the Robert Frost Trail. Hikes in the Central region of Vermont range from one to eleven miles. Stay at Churchill House Inn, Inn at Baldwin Creek, Mountain View Inn and Arbor Inn.
2008 package, 4 nights: $555 ppdo Summer.
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The Hiking Gourmet Hike your choice of Vermont's trails near each inn by day, followed by evenings of epicurean delights. You'll stay at inns known for their innovative cuisine as well as hospitality. Stay at Crisanver House, Fox Creek Inn, Blueberry Hill Inn, and the home of Vermont's 2005 Restaurateurs of the Year, the Inn at Baldwin Creek.
2008 package, 5 nights: $825 ppdo Summer.
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The Vermont Fresh Tour
An itinerary which stays exclusively at inns that choose to support local, sustainable, and organic agriculture. Each inn is a participating member of the farmer-chef cooperative Vermont Fresh Network. Fine day hiking options whet your appetite for evenings of dining as a "localvore" (which is how Vermont spells the 2007 Oxford Word of the Year "locavore"). Stay at October Country Inn, Churchill House Inn, Lilac Inn, the Swift House Inn, and the Inn at Baldwin Creek.
2008 package, 5 nights: $750 ppdo Summer.
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This little two-night midweek gem has the beauty of pairing the only two State of Vermont certified Green Hotels in our 20-inn network along with the idyllic 8 to 9 mile hike that connects them door-to-door. Simply hike between Blueberry Hill and Churchill House by foot in a leisurely day, and treasure the memory for a lifetime. This trip may be incorporated into any longer itinerary pending availability. A great taste of sustainable tourism.
2008 package, 2 nights: $295 ppdo Summer.
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The Long Trail
Explore the length of Vermont with our original hiking program. Patterned after the hut-to-hut system in Europe, this trip allows point-to-point hiking along segments of Vermont's Long Trail, the country's oldest long-distance hiking trail. A shuttle allows you use of your car. Evenings will be spent among the following inns: Crisanver House, Fox Creek Inn, Churchill House Inn, Blueberry Hill Inn, Inn at Baldwin Creek, Mountain View Inn and Arbor Inn.
2008 package, 7 nights: $1,075 ppdo Summer.
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All package prices are per person double occupancy (ppdo). Summer weekend and all fall foliage trips may require two-night stays at some inns; please contact us for availability and pricing.
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