Vermont Lodge 

Mountain Biking  

We offer bike storage in our garage, just bring your own lock. Bike rack, repair stand, tools and a wash station are available to our guests. 

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Killington's Mountain Bike Park is the largest and best Bike park in the east coast. The trails are professionally designed by Gravity Logic. Check this excellent article from Pink Bike: East Bound and Down: Killington, Vermont - Pinkbike

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Cross Country trails

Use the link below for information on the exceptional Cross Country Mountain Biking Trails in the area.

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Local Cross Country MTB trails

Road Cycling  

Road cycling in VT is unreal, and a great way to explore Vermont’s scenery and small towns. There are many routes available online, and we suggest visiting Killington Pico Cycling Club on Facebook search.

Killington Adventure Center

Please check the summer operating schedule for planned dates and hours of operation.

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The Beast Mountain Coaster is a 4,800-foot-long alpine coaster that twists and turns through the woods and thrills for all ages.

Amazing Maze is 5,000 square feet exploration.

The WreckTangle - Challenging Ninja style obstacles. 

Soaring Eagle 600 feet long, 100 feet high and glides at 30 miles per hour. 

The Skye Ropes Course stands four-stories high with 42 obstacles to maneuver - it is hours of fun.

Zip line and more ...

Swimming

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Colton Pond - Located 1 mile from Gifford State pond and next to Golf field. 5 min drive from Turn of River lodge.

Buttermilk Falls: Take Rte 103 north out of Ludlow, follow 1.6, turn right onto Buttermilk Falls road follow roughly .75 miles up to the dead end.  Follow paths down to the river on the right hand side.

Plymouth State Park Beach: Lovely lakeside beach and park. The park has picnic areas too, so remember to bring food for a barbecue. Take Rte 103 north out of Ludlow, follow 1.5 miles, turn right onto Rte 100 North, follow for approx 4 miles, look for Reading road on right (look for the Echo Lake Inn on your left).  Follow up for 1.5 miles, Turn left onto Boy Scout Camp Road. Follow 1.0 mile to the park, turn in on the left.

Warren Falls: ranked in the 10 best swimming holes in all New England. Well worth the one hour drive.  Google it and get the idea.  Address: 3919 VT-100, Warren, VT 05674. 

Kayaking and SUP

Bring your own gear or rent with the local Outfitters who will bring kayaks or SUP boards to the near by lakes for you to enjoy beautiful clear water with surrounding mountains. The Outfitters will come back and pick up the gear. Very convenient.

Fishing 

Lake Pauline, Lake Rescue and Echo Lake are home to rainbow, brook, and lake trout, perch, bass, and pickerel. The Vermont state parks have a program called "Reel Fun" providing fishing gear rentals. 

Hiking 

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• Appalachian trail access is 6 miles away next to Thundering Brook Falls trail head.

• Thundering Brook Falls Trail Address: 2295 River Rd, Killington, VT 05751

• Gifford Woods State Park is a state park located at the base of Pico Peak in Killington, Vermont. The wooded park provides, picnic, and fishing facilities, and has hiking trails, including a portion of the Appalachian Trail. 

• Deer Leap Trail Address: 139 US-4, Killington, VT 05751

• Bucklin Trailhead Address: 20 Wheelerville Rd, Mendon, VT 05701

• Killington mountain highking trails - check Killington website 

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