Plan a Trip:

There are many ways to enjoy the Moosalamoo National Recreation Area: on foot, bike, showshoe or skis. A detailed MNRA map is available for download. To have a copy of the MNRA map mailed to you, contact the Moosalamoo Association office at 802.779.1731 or via email.

If you want to enjoy the entire Moosalamoo National Recreation Area but are pressed for time, a driving tour may be your best option. Download a PDF of the Moosalamoo Driving Tour and Guide.

Trailheads can be accessed at several locations. Popular points include:
• Silver Lake (Branbury) West Trailhead, VT Rte 53 via Salisbury
• Silver Lake East Trailhead, Forest Road (FR) 27 in Goshen
• Oak Ridge Trailhead, VT Rte. 125, East Middlebury
• Moosalamoo Trailhead, near Moosalamoo Campground, Forest Road (FR) 24 in Goshen
• Minnie Baker West Trailhead, VT Rte 53 in Leicester
• Leicester Hollow via Fay Meadow off Forest Road (FR) 40


Guided/Supported Tours:

Several companies provide guided or supported tours that include the Moosalamoo National Recreation Area. The services of these companies differ, we suggest contacting the companies directly to see how they can accommodate you!

Wonder Walks Offering custom guided walking, hiking and snowshoeing tours in Vermont, the Northeast and other selected locations nationwide since 1998. A special self-guided inn-to-inn tour features multi-day hiking in the Moosalamoo National Recreation Area, and in the greater Green Mountain National Forest vicinity. Call toll free: 877-897-7175, or in Vermont (802) 453-2076 to book a trip or for more information.

Country Inns Along the Trail Offering a variety of customized individual, family, and group Vermont vacations, both self-guided and guided, since 1975: hiking, bicycling, mountain biking, walking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and just plain old vacationing in Vermont, all the while enjoying the finest of her splendid country inns. Call: (800) 838-3301


Getting here...

...by car:

The Moosalamoo Region is an easy half day (or less) drive from Albany, Boston, Hartford, Montreal, and New York City.

...by air:
Our nearest airport is Rutland, about a 40 minute drive. From Rutland there are three flights to and from Boston daily. The flight time is under an hour. For timings check Cape air. Round trip fare from $99.50. Burlington airport has a more comprehensive service with flights to and from many parts of the country. This is about a 75 minute drive. Car rental is available at both locations.

...by train:
The nearest train station is Rutland. This is served by The Ethan Allen Express, which originates in New York City. The journey takes about five and a half hours. Timings are dependant on season and should be checked with Amtrak.

 

Staying here...

Please see our Lodging/Camping page for local accommodations.

To find what else is going on in Vermont visit Vermont's Official Tourism Website.

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