Stowe Recreation Path
An 8.5-kilometer tree-lined path along the West Branch River, passing through meadows, farms, and autumn foliage, suitable for cycling, running, and winter cross-country skiing.
The Stowe Recreation Path begins behind the village church and runs about 8.5 kilometers along the West Branch River toward the mountains. Along the way are more than ten wooden bridges, as well as cornfields, meadows, and swimming holes by the river, with Mount Mansfield in the background. The path is gentle and suits cycling, walking with children, and jogging. Many shops in town rent bicycles. It is a popular bike route during the autumn foliage season, and in winter you can walk with snowshoes or cross-country ski. It is free, with several parking lots along the route.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Trapp Family Lodge
- The Alchemist Brewery
- Bingham Falls
- Smugglers' Notch
- Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum
- Stowe Mountain Resort
- Stowe Community Church & Stowe Village
- Gold Brook Covered Bridge (Emily's Bridge)