Whether you’re looking for a walk in the woods or a difficult and treacherous hike up a mountain, you’ll find it in Green Mountain National Forest. One great activity is to walk a bit of the Appalachian Trail, which winds through the forest. The trail, which originates in Georgia, attracts thousands of hikers each year who aim to walk the whole length of the trail.

The best walks for beginning hikers are relatively flat and no more than a few miles round trip. The Lowell Lake Trail is a good bet. Lowell Lake is located just off Route 11, and the trail starts at the dam and goes around the lake for about 3.5 miles. More serious hikers will want to check out parts of the Long Trail, the oldest long distance hiking trail in the country.

The Long Trail in Okemo