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Smugglers’ Notch
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or the more adventurous hiker or snow-
shoer, the 4,000-acre Smugglers’Notch
Natural Area is a gap––a true mountain pas-
sageway––between Mt. Mansfield and
Sterling Peak on the Mountain Road (Route
108) between Cambridge and Stowe.
Boulders line the Notch Road from its Stowe
side. The roadway is so isolated that in win-
ter this narrow gap closes to automobile traf-
fic, but visitors manage on snowshoes,
snowmobiles and cross-country skis. While
many hiking routes diverge from the parking
area, hiking in winter is not recommended
without first checking with the Green
Mountain Club or an experienced local.
Paths of recreation
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towe’s nationally recognized 5.5-mile
path starts in the village behind the
Stowe Community Church on Main Street,
and links to the cross-country ski network
throughout the region. Access points can be
found on Weeks Hill Road, Luce Hill Road
(across from the Stonybrook Condos), off
the Mountain Road (next to the Alpenrose
Motel) and at the path’s end on Brook Road.
(No snowmobiles allowed.)
Skiers and snowshoers enjoy the
Cambridge Path, which is 1.5 miles long
and runs next to the Lamoille River in
Jeffersonville. A commuter parking lot is
located between the path and Vermont
Route 15, immediately west of Tatro
Construction.
On the trail again
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inter horseback riding appeals to folks
looking for a different kind of outdoor
experience. Outfitters offer the experience
of trekking through unspoiled woodlands
and windswept meadows that offer sweep-
ing vistas of the Green Mountains.
From the saddle, it can be like a trip back
in time, imagining the life settlers experi-
enced when they arrived over 200 years ago.
Outfitters offer a variety of rides and experi-
ences. Trail rides are usually 1 to 2 hours,
with overnight trips sometimes available.
Most trail ride outfitters operate year-round.
Horseback riding facilities can usually
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accommodate children, but check first.
Dog sledding & sleigh rides: If you’d
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rather leave the driving up to someone else,
the Stowe-Smugglers’ area offers a variety
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of sleigh-ride operations. From snow-filled Manicures, Pedicures
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meadows and evergreen forests, to meander-
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ing streams and the Green Mountains blan-
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keted in white, each operator provides her
own personal touch, from romance to
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adventure. Or try a dogsledding adventure.
Most resorts and lodging facilities can direct BAGGY KNEES SHOPPING CENTER • MOUNTAIN ROAD, STOWE
MOORE;
you to dog sledders in the area. a73
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