Choose your walk or hike based upon duration and degree of difficulty.
Walks - a 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 time consuming, 4 to 6 hours is the typical hike duration. Advance sign-up required for all hikes
NOTES: All walks, wikes and hikes are rated according to their level of difficulty: Easiest, More Difficult, Most Difficult and Experts Only. 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. 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 entire amount of money collected will be donated to the Green Mountain Club and used to support trail maintenance efforts on behalf of you, our guests.
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Guided Hikes and Walks in the Green Mountains of Vermont
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All Walks, Wikes and Hikes are included in your FamilyFest Vacation Package. June 13 - September 1, 2008.
Sunday Morning Family Walk
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!
CLOSE Forest Heritage Wike
Sun. 1:00 pm, More Difficult
Enjoy a taste of Vermont's local history as you explore the fields and forests surrounding Smugglers'.
CLOSE This hike is meant for the adventurous types who don't mind getting a little dirty. In this hike you will explore the wonders of the area under the mountain, experiencing waterfalls and beaver ponds. You will also get a chance to explore the surroundings in various "off trail" environments. Hike route may be changed due to extreme weather conditions.
CLOSE Smuggs Village Intro Wike
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. Learn about the must-see areas of Smuggs while you explore the village and surrounding area.
CLOSE Stretch & Go 1
Mon. - Fri. 8:00 am - 9:15 am, High Intermediate to Expert
This fast-paced, high-intensity wike is everything you'd want in an early morning workout. Move in intervals of intense walking, aerobic exercise and conditioning while enjoying the great outdoors. On Tuesday and Thursday join us for Nordic Walking, utilizing nordic walking poles to accomplish a full body workout.
CLOSE Stretch & Go 2
Mon. - Fri. 10:00 am - 11:15 am, Easier to Intermediate
The same great exercise as Stretch & Go 1, just at a slower pace!
CLOSE 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 with this walk designed especially for families with young children.
CLOSE Brewster River Gorge Hike
Mon. 10:00 am, Most Difficult, Beyond Our Boundaries
Hike the "International Trail" and explore the rugged, natural area of The Brewster River Gorge.
CLOSE Sterling Historical Wike
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.
CLOSE Birds and Bloomers Walk
Tues. 8:00 am, More Difficult
Bring your binoculars for this morning walk and learn about the birds and wildflowers of Smugglers' Notch.
CLOSE Mt. Mansfield Hike
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, Lake Champlain, and, perhaps, even Canada 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 breath-taking views and a side trip to Cantilever Rock for the geologists of the group.
East via The Long Trail - Wed. A primitive foot path extending 270 miles along the crest of The Green Mountains from Massachusetts to Canada.
Explore Mansfield - Fri. A guide and hikers choice on this day. Venture off the beaten tracked trails and test your climbing and endurance skills.
CLOSE Family Ties - Discovery Walk
Tues. 10:00 am, Easiest
A fun walk designed for our younger guests and their parents who'll discover Smugglers' littlest friends while exploring nature.
CLOSE Rum Runners' Hideaway Wike
Tues. & Sat. 10:00 am, More Difficult
On this 3-hour "wike," you'll discover Morse Mountain and its alpine "Hideaway."
CLOSE Explore Morse Mountain Hike
Tues. 10:00 am, Most Difficult, Beyond Our Boundaries
Hike to scenic vantage points on Morse Mountain by way of less traveled hiking trails. Follow some of Smugglers' most hidden paths that bring you to places that have unrestricted views of Mount Mansfield, Smugglers' Notch and the Champlain Valley.
CLOSE Woodland Wildlife Nature Wike
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.
CLOSE Family Ties - Bears and Berries Wike
Wed. 10:00 am, More Difficult
A 2-hour walk with all the "bear facts" for families with kids who want to know.
CLOSE Sterling Pond Hike
Wed. 10:00 am, Most Difficult, Beyond Our Boundaries
This 4-hour hike will take you to the top of Sterling Mountain to the highest trout pond in the state.
CLOSE Village Garden Tour
Wed. 1:00 pm, Easiest
Join a guided tour of the gardens in The Resort. It's a great chance to pick up a few gardening tips and share your own! For our avid green thumbs stay on board for the extended tour which will visit the gardens of the week and the Living Machine. Work along side our crew on selected gardens and watch the landscaping crew create their latest masterpiece. The tour will end with a visit to the Flower Crew building where they will have decorative plants, bouquets and other items on display.
CLOSE Sterling Range Ridge Hike
Thurs. 9:00 am, Most Difficult, Beyond Our Boundaries
Explore the Sterling Ridge as you ascend from The Notch and cross Sterling Peak to reach Madonna Mountain at 3,640' above sea level. Enjoy the exhilarating views of Vermont, New York and Canada on this 5-hour trek.
CLOSE Bootleggers' Basin Wike
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. Come see some of Vermont's more classic sites on this jaunt just beyond the Village.
CLOSE Stowe Pinnacle Hike
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.
CLOSE Where Does The Water Go? Walk
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.
CLOSE Vermont Maple Nature Walk
Thurs. 1:00 pm, Easiest
Learn to identify the different types of Maple Trees and about maple sugaring — a time honored Vermont tradition.
CLOSE High Peak Tour
Fri. 9:00 am, Experts Only, Beyond Our Boundaries
This Hike will take you to the beautiful summits of the Mansfield or Sterling Ranges. 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.
CLOSE Watermelon Walk
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.
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