Activity Stowe Village, Vermont
Stowe Recreation Path
An activity in Stowe Village, Vermont, free to visit and worth about 1.5 hours. Best time to go: Morning.
Why go
5.3-mile paved path along the West Branch River with mountain views and footbridges.
It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Vermont, alongside 3 sights, 2 activities and 2 places to eat. The closest of our other picks is The Alchemist Brewery, 0.4 mi away as the crow flies.
- Type
- Activity · Nature
- Neighborhood
- Stowe Village
- Price
- Free
- Time needed
- 1.5 hr
- Best time
- Morning
Nearby
Our closest curated picks, including 5 beyond Vermont. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.
- 1The Alchemist Brewery
Stowe taproom and shop of the brewery behind Heady Topper and Focal Banger.
Drinks · 0.4 mi straight-line - 2von Trapp Brewing Bierhall
The family's Austrian-style lager brewery and beer hall below the lodge, serving schnitzel, sausages and pretzels.
Drinks · Stowe · 0.8 mi straight-line - 3Trapp Family Lodge
Austrian-style lodge built by the von Trapp family of The Sound of Music, with a large cross-country ski and snowshoe trail network.
Stay · Stowe · 1.4 mi straight-line - 4Stowe Recreation Path
Paved 5.3-mile path along the West Branch river from the village toward the mountain, used for walking and snowshoeing in winter.
Outdoors · Stowe · 1.7 mi straight-line - 5Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum
Small museum in Stowe's 1818 former town meeting hall covering Vermont's ski history, from rope tows to Olympians.
Sight · Stowe · 2.0 mi straight-line - 6Green Mountain Inn
Inn on Stowe's Main Street since 1833, with fireplaces in many rooms and the Whip Bar & Grill downstairs.
Stay · Stowe · 2.0 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Stowe Recreation Path is a stop on our New England Fall Foliage route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More things to do in Vermont
2 more curated activities in Vermont. See the full Vermont guide.
When to go
Average daily highs in Vermont run from 24°F in January to 77°F in July; June is usually the wettest month. For Stowe Recreation Path itself, we suggest: Morning.
Modelled monthly averages for Vermont from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Vermont weather by month.
Getting there
Map links open a live search for Stowe Recreation Path, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Address
- Stowe Recreation Path, Stowe, VT 05672, USA
- Coordinates
- 44.47856, -72.72398
- Destination
- Vermont
Stowe Recreation Path: quick answers
How much time do you need at Stowe Recreation Path?
Plan on about 1.5 hours at Stowe Recreation Path. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Stowe Recreation Path?
Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Rent bikes in the village and ride it out-and-back before lunch.
Is Stowe Recreation Path free?
Yes, we list Stowe Recreation Path as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.
Where is Stowe Recreation Path?
Stowe Recreation Path is at Stowe Recreation Path, Stowe, VT 05672, USA, in Stowe Village. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.
Which TripsCircle routes include Stowe Recreation Path?
Stowe Recreation Path appears on New England Fall Foliage, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Stowe Recreation Path to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Vermont.
Plan Vermont
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