If you’re looking for an outdoor adventure that the whole family can enjoy, head to the Ottauquechee Trail in Quechee, Vermont. This out-and-back hike is just under 3 miles and will take you through different landscapes including a river, forest, field, and waterfall. Along with the views along the hike, part of the adventure includes the scenery and covered bridge at Quechee Falls waiting for you at the end of the trail. If you love the idea of exploring covered bridges in Vermont, this hike is a must!

To get started on your outing along this marvelous trail in Vermont, take 1-91 north if you’re coming from Brattleboro. You’ll need to hop on I-87 South if you’re driving from Burlington.

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After enjoying this marvelous hiking trail in Vermont, how about doing some exploring? For ideas of where to go on your next adventure, check out these hikes with views in Vermont. These hikes in Vermont are also great for family outings.

And, if you need a place to stay while exploring all that this region has to offer, be sure to check out these unique vacation rentals near Quechee, VT.

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What are some of the best covered bridges in Vermont?

Covered bridges are nearly ubiquitous in Vermont. Below you'll find a list of some of the most picturesque covered bridges in VT:

  • Gold Brook Covered Bridge, Stowe
  • Brown Covered Bridge, Clarendon
  • Silk Covered Bridge, Bennington
  • Hammond Covered Bridge, Pittsford
  • Pulp Mill Covered Bridge, Middlebury
  • Worrall Covered Bridge, Rockingham
  • Gorham Covered Bridge, Pittsford
  • West Dummerston Covered Bridge, Dummerston
  • Kidder Covered Bridge, Grafton
  • Bowers Covered Bridge, Brownsville
  • Halpin Covered Bridge, Middlebury
  • Arlington Green Covered Bridge, Arlington
  • Creamery Covered Bridge, Brattleboro
  • Chiselville Covered Bridge, Arlington
  • Moseley Covered Bridge, Northfield
  • Mill Bridge, Tunbridge

 

Curious to learn more about the above destinations? Check out our full guide to the best covered bridges in Vermont.

What are some of the best hiking trails in Vermont?

Vermont is a hiker's paradise! For proof of this, look no further than the following list of hiking trails in Vermont:

  • Sterling Pond Trail
  • Camel's Hump Trail
  • The Chin (Mount Mansfield) via Sunset Ridge Trail
  • Red Rocks Park Loop Trail
  • Quechee Gorge Trail
  • Thundering Brook Falls
  • Camels Hump, Ethan Allen, Ira Allen via Long Trail
  • Appalachian Trail: Killington to Prosper
  • Mt. Mansfield via Nebraska Notch, Long, Sunset Ridge, and Frost Trail
  • Buttermilk Falls Trail
  • Mount Pisgah Trail
  • Silver Lake Trail
  • Sea Caves at Arthur Park
  • Teardrop Trail
  • Woodpecker, E-Z Way, Troll Road, and Duke's Loop
  • Mount Hunger and White Rock Mountain Loop
  • Middlesex Trail to White Rock Trail
  • State House Trail

 

Ready to start exploring? Head on over to our full guide to the best hikes in Vermont. There really is something for every kind of nature enthusiast on this list!

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