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Canoeing and
kayaking.
Camping –
There are 6 developed campgrounds with the Green Mountain National Forest as
well as opportunities for primitive or dispersed camping.
Fishing –
The streams in the National Forest are home to brook brout while the larger
rivers are home to brown and rainbow trout. Lakes have bass, brown bullhead,
landlocked salmon, lake trout, northern pike, and yellow perch. A Vermont
fishing license is required for everyone 16 and older.
Hunting –
You may hunt for big game (bear, caribou, deer, elk, and moose), and small game
(crow, fox, gray squirrel, rabbit, raccoon, ruffled grouse, turkey) in the
Green Mountain National Forest. Vermont hunting licenses are required.
Long
Distance Hiking Trails – There are two long distance trails that traverse
portions of the Green Mountain National Forest – the Appalachian Trail and the
Long Trail.
Skiing –
There are three downhill ski areas located in the Green Mountain National
Forest – Bromley, Mount Snow, and Sugarbush. In addition, portions of the
Catamount Trail run through the Green Mountain National Forest and there are numerous
groomed Nordic ski areas.
Trails –
there are over 900 miles of mixed use trails in the Green Mountain National
Forest that may be used for bicycling, cross country skiing, hiking, horseback
riding, and snowmobiling. In addition, the Robert Frost Interpretive Trail is
also a National Recreation Trail.
Wildlife
Viewing – People who prefer to watch or photograph wildlife can be rewarded
with views of bear, birds, deer, moose, and more.