With the destination best known for its winter sports activities, the scenic Green Mountain ranges in Vermont are gaining an increasing number of summer visitors who enjoy a combination of well-maintained trails and wilderness areas that include the Wiessner and Kirchner woods. A challenging all-day traverse is a trail that leads to the top of Mt. Mansfield, the highest mountain in the state.
Stowe also offers more than 50 miles of mountain biking trails, as well as kayak and canoe paddling opportunities in a variety of rivers and reservoirs. When it comes to resort activities, one of the most popular family options is Stowe Mountain Resort's ZipTour Adventure, which combines TreeTop Adventures with a selection of zip line rides of various gradients and lengths. The perfect-for-beginners Demo Trainer spans 150 feet at a maximum height of only 10 feet, while the Nosedive Zip ups the adrenalin factor with a length of 4,462 feet and a height of 180 feet.paddling
