Vermont: Fall Foliage

Trip Includes:

Experienced, friendly, and knowledgeable local guides

Transportation during the trip

All accommodations while on tour, including a gracious country inn and an alpine resort

All meals included except one lunch; alcoholic beverages not included

Park fees

DAY 1
Arrival in Burlington. Transfer to Goshen; 2-3 miles, easy
The tour meets at the Burlington International Airport where you immediately depart for a scenic 1½-hour drive to your home for the next two nights. The Blueberry Hill Inn is located on 120 private acres near Moosalamoo, a section of the Green Mountain National Forest, in central Vermont. This original 1813 farmhouse, adorned with antiques and handmade quilts, exudes warmth and rustic charm.
Later in the afternoon you embark on a short warm-up walk along trails that surround the inn. Dinner this evening is served in the inn’s comfortable dining room. After dinner you have time to relax and enjoy the inn’s charming and peaceful environment.
Blueberry Hill Inn, Goshen

DAY 2
Robert Frost Trail; 1 mile, easy. Silver Lake Trails; 3-5 miles, easy to moderate
Early risers may take advantage of a pre-breakfast walk on the Robert Frost Trail. This one-mile loop trail through the woods near the inn commemorates the poetry of Robert Frost, who spent 23 summers in this area. After enjoying a full country breakfast, you set off to explore the trails around nearby Silver Lake. Wooded paths, brilliant colors, and lake views dot the landscape as you walk through this unspoiled region.
This afternoon you have time to relax on the porch of the inn or soothe your muscles in the wood-fired sauna. A wonderful dinner is prepared for you tonight in the comfort of the inn’s dining room.
Blueberry Hill Inn, Goshen

DAY 3
Little River State Park; 2-3 miles, easy to moderate. Transfer to Stowe. Wiessner Woods; 1-2 miles, easy
After enjoying a full-country breakfast, you leave Goshen and head north towards Stowe (approximately 1½ hours). Little River State Park is the first destination; this region was once a settlement, home to 50 pioneer families in the late 1700s. The wooded path takes you past remnants of old town buildings, a sawmill, and cemeteries; all are evidence of a once-thriving community. Following a picnic lunch you continue on to Stowe, where wooded trails welcome, and spectacular views abound.
Your home for the next few evenings is an inn situated amidst the Green Mountains, with spectacular views of Mount Mansfield and the Stowe valley. Its Swiss-Austrian alpine architecture, New England charm, and excellent cuisine provide a warm welcome at the end of an active day.
Stowehof Inn & Resort, Stowe

DAY 4
Mt. Mansfield; 3-4 miles, moderate to challenging
Today you drive to Smuggler’s Notch—the deep, boulder-laden passageway between Mt. Mansfield and Sterling Peak. In the early 1800s, Smuggler’s Notch was used as a route for smuggling goods in and out of Canada.
After ascending Mt. Mansfield by van, you begin a walk at the visitors’ center located near the top of the mountain. On a clear day, this ridgeline walk provides breathtaking views of Lake Champlain and several mountain ranges including the Adirondacks, the White Mountains, the Green Mountains, and Mount Royal in Canada. At 4,393 feet, Mt. Mansfield is the state’s highest summit and supports the largest of three alpine ecosystems in Vermont. Its alpine vegetation survives high winds, extreme temperatures, and considerable precipitation. Mt. Mansfield also supports numerous forest ecosystems that are noticeable as you traverse the ridge.
Lunch is on your own at one of Stowe’s many fine restaurants or cafes. There is time this afternoon to further explore the village of Stowe, take a stroll along its recreation path, or simply relax and enjoy the tranquility of your inn. Tonight you dine in town at a favorite local restaurant.
Stowehof Inn & Resort, Stowe

DAY 5
Bull Moose Pasture; 4 miles, moderate
Today’s walk takes you to beautiful Bull Moose Pasture. You pass working farms, sugar maple groves, and meadows dotted with Vermont’s ubiquitous Holstein cows. Autumn features spectacular fall foliage as leaves of maple, birch, and poplar trees change to dazzling shades of red, orange, and yellow.
This afternoon you take time to visit with George Woodard, a third generation Vermont organic dairy farmer and storyteller. From George you gain a better understanding of Vermont’s history of dairy farming and maple sugaring as you picnic in his meadows overlooking Camel’s Hump, Vermont’s third highest peak.
If time allows, you may also stroll along one of Vermont’s signature country roads—with panoramic views of the Green Mountains in the distance. This evening you gather for a final dinner at the inn.
Stowehof Inn & Resort, Stowe

DAY 6
Trapp Family Lodge; 4-6 miles, moderate. Departure
This morning you visit the grounds of the Trapp Family Lodge. The von Trapps, made famous by The Sound of Music, established the first cross-country ski area in the United States over 50 years ago. These ski trails offer several walking options on grassy paths with rolling hills. You begin by following an old sugaring road through the woods, which occasionally opens up to dramatic views of the surrounding mountains. You continue through peaceful, fragrant pine forests, and open meadows on a loop trail back to the starting point.
Following a final lunch as a group, you transfer to the Burlington International Airport in time for early evening flights.

Itinerary Changes: Please bear in mind that this is a typical itinerary, and the actual walks and sites may vary due to season, special events, or weather. We reserve the right to alter the itinerary since tour arrangements are made up to a year in advance, and unforeseen circumstances that mandate change may arise. Itinerary changes are made to improve the tour and your experience.

Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
9/19/2010 - 9/24/2010	$2,498
9/26/2010 - 10/1/2010	$2,498
10/3/2010 - 10/8/2010	$2,498
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Walk on Mt. Mansfield, Vermont's highest peak

Village of Stowe - shops, galleries, and restaurants

Country inn accommodations and gourmet cuisine

2010 Price: $2,498

2010 Single Supplement $675

Walk Ratings:

Easy to moderate terrain

2-6 miles per day with occasional options

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