Ascutney, Vermont Travel Information

Central Vermont (Including Killington, Middlebury, Rutland, Windsor, and Woodstock) Central Vermont, in part because it’s farther from the densely populated corridor between New York and Boston, has relatively fewer high-end country inns, restaurants, and shops than southern Vermont.... Windsor, VT

Connecticut River Valley The Connecticut River forms the border between Vermont and New Hampshire, although the river itself belongs to New Hampshire. The valley has been an artery for travelers since the earliest settlers ar... Windsor, VT

Hartland - Windsor, Vermont, in the Connecticut River Valley On Route 5 south out of White River Junction, you’ll find a relatively large amount of industry in the form of farms, factories, computer-consulting companies, and other businesses. This part of the r... Windsor, VT

Mount Ascutney State Park Campground Different people associate Mount Ascutney with different things. For some, it’s the ski area they think of first (although it is not officially part of Ascutney State Park). For others, it may be the ... Windsor, VT

National Parks of Vermont This chapter is an excerpt from the book "Guide to the National Park Areas: Eastern States" and contains National Parks, National Monuments, National Preserves, National Historic Sites, and other attr... Windsor, VT

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Wilgus State Park, The Pinnacle (Distance: 1.3 mi) About 22 miles south of White River Junction near the banks of the Connecticut River. A refreshing riverview walk only minutes from an interstate highway. Special attractions: Campsites, picnic grou...

White River Junction, VT - Hiking - length:1.2 mi

Mount Ascutney Trail (Distance: 3.4 mi) It’s long, it’s tough, it’s complicated. But the hike to the Ascutney summit is worth it. In fact, with all the intriguing distractions, the kids will probably notice neither the length of this route ...

Windsor, VT - Hiking - length:5.6 mi

Mount Ascutney, Weathersfield Trail (Distance: 3.5 mi) About 20 miles south of White River Junction, just west of the Connecticut River. A half day hike to a challenging peak on Vermont's eastern border. Special attractions: Waterfalls and spectacular v...

White River Junction, VT - Hiking - length:5.8 mi

Mount Ascutney Trail (Distance: 4.3 mi) A true monadnock, a singular peak that is not part of a ridge, Mount Ascutney stands alone in southeastern Vermont. It is one of the most recognizable landmarks in the region. The Abenakis called the ...

Brownsville, VT - Hiking - length:6.4 mi

Ascutney: Round the Monadnock (Distance: 5.2 mi) Mt. Ascutney is a monadnock. Geologists explain that a monadnock is a mass of bedrock (granite here) that is more durable than its surroundings and so has better resisted erosion than the land around ...

Downers, VT - Road Biking - length:23.3 mi

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Claremont Claremont Country Club Public, 9 holes 2647 yards, par 34 4.1 miles from center of Ascutney, Vermont

John P. Larkin John P. Larkin Country Club, Inc. Public, 9 holes 2739 yards, par 34 4.8 miles from center of Ascutney, Vermont

Crown Point Crown Point Country Club Public, 18 holes 6602 yards, par 72 8.4 miles from center of Ascutney, Vermont

Newport Golf Course Newport Golf Club Public, 18 holes 6415 yards, par 71 12.5 miles from center of Ascutney, Vermont

Okemo Valley 1 Okemo Mountain Resort and Golf Club Public, 18 holes 6500 yards, par 70 14.6 miles from center of Ascutney, Vermont

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