Hiking

Sugarbush offers some of the finest hiking opportunities in Vermont and New England.

Hike the Long Trail Gap-to-Gap
This 11.5-mile ridge hike follows the spine of the Green Mountains. Known as the Monroe Skyline, it is considered one of the most spectacular sections of the Long Trail with big views to the east and west. This all day trek begins at the summit of Lincoln Gap in Warren and ends at Appalachian Gap on Route 17, crossing three 4000-foot summits along the way with great views of the Valley, the White Mountains & the Adirondacks. There are overnight shelters along the way.

Along the way:
Mt. Abraham–an above treeline summit reachable in under two hours (5+ miles), it offers 360° views and is a good alternative to the gap-to-gap hike
Lunch on the deck atop Lincoln Mountain at Sugarbush
The longest single chairlift in the U.S. at Mad River Glen
The cave near Theron Dean shelter

Morning Walk on the Mad River Greenway
This gentle dirt path meanders along the banks of the Mad River, skirting cornfields and offering great views of the Valley dairy farms and the surrounding mountains. It’s perfect for walking, jogging (with or without the baby jogger) and family bicycling. Routes range from under two miles to almost eight miles. Best access is from the Meadow Road. If you can find a flatter walk in the Mad River Valley, take it!

Along the way:
Wildflowers along the riverbank
Deer grazing in the pastures
Take a dip in the river at the sandbar near the Meadow Road Bridge