Warm Weather Outdoor Activities

You may know CoC for their awesome Nordic ski trails, but did you know they also have wicked good mountain bike trails just a stone's throw away from the lodge? Head over to the Outdoor Center and enjoy a mellow ride on beautiful, hilly terrain. Great for beginners looking to spend the afternoon refining their skill set or not looking to commit to a full day of biking. Composed of a network of single-track trails, mixing machine-built flow with hand-built technical challenges, these trails are seriously fun to explore for all skill levels.

One of the best ways to explore the Vermont countryside is to get out and ride! Situated right in the heart of Stowe, the Trapp Family Lodge's 2,600 acres feature an extensive mountain bike trail network with two skills’ parks. Ride 8 miles of expert and intermediate single track, or more than 20 miles of double track through mountains, fields and forests. Ride Hop Over or Lager Lane to the von Trapp Brewery Bierhall... the best trailhead ever! Great for all riding levels, replete with stunning views of the surrounding mountains.  Plan to pit stop and take a gander at their Highland Cattle or stop and pet the pesky goats on site. 

Their Rental Shop offers high-quality bike rentals through Giant Bicycles, as well as repair services and riding lessons. Purchase your Mountain Biking Season Pass  here.

This glacial masterpiece is at the base of The Willoughby State Forest- surrounded on either side by Mount Pisgah and Mount Hor, collectively known as the "Willougby Gap." Enjoy a hike up Mt. Pisgah (rated moderately difficult on trail finder) to work up a sweat before diving into this cold reprieve. There is a trail parking area located on the west side of Vermont Route 5A at the south end of Lake Willoughby. The trailhead is marked by a sign on the opposite side of the road. 

Willoughby Lake has a public beach that stretches 0.4 kilometers (0.25 mi) on the north shore of the lake, or in the zone of the lake outlet. Another public beach is located at the bottom of the South Bay of the Lake. Be forewarned, (or not!), should you venture too far off the beaten path, you will end up at a nudist beach!

Cady Hill Forest is Stowe’s flagship trail network; its diverse terrain, great views, easy access from Town and the Stowe Rec Path, and trails that cater to just about any level of rider make it one of the most ridden trail networks in the northeast. Available in warm weather months or prepped for fat biking in the winter, these trails rule!  Bring your own mountain bikes or rent some demos from Ranch Camp which is conveniently situated at the base of the trail system for easy parking and riding. Make it a priority to stop by this bike shop/ trendy cafe for brews & bar eats after a long day of riding;  we promise, you will not regret it. And while you are there, tell them we say hi!