Summer in Killington Vermont
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Hiking
A couple of thousand feet above the Town of Killington two of the nation’s move revered trails intersect. The Long Trail, Vermont’s “footpath in the wilderness” is the oldest long distance trail in the country and was the inspiration for the Appalachian Trail, which runs 2175 miles between Georgia and Maine. You can access both trails at trailheads in Killington. Day hikes in the Killington Peak region are among the most popular on both trails. If you need gear, there are outfitters at the base of the mountain.
Biking
Mountain biking and road biking are very popular activities in Killington. Killington Resort offers lift-served mountain biking and there are trails throughout the region with rides for all skill levels. Road biking is very popular in Killington, home of the Killington Stage Race, which attracts top riders from throughout the Northeast. Scenic rides along Routes 100 and 4 are among the most popular. Local riding clubs meet weekly during the season to head out on afternoon rides. Information on road rides and groups, and mountain biking trails available at bike shops throughout Killington and at Killington Resort.
Golf
There truly isn’t a more spectacular setting for golf than Killington. The town is home to two PGA championship courses, including the No. 1 ranked public golf course in the state of Vermont. Rated by Golf Digest as Vermont’s top public course and one of America’s top public courses, Green Mountain National is as beautiful as it is challenging. No houses, no highways, just spectacular surroundings and great golf. Just up the road is the Killington Resort course, a challenge in its own right with mountain vistas at every turn. The Georffey Cornish designed course takes full advantage of this incredible mountain setting. The courses provide full practice facilities, including driving range, putting green and practice bunker. Stay and place packages are popular at both courses. Learn more about Green Mountain National.
Killington on the Water
Here’s a side of Killington you may not have explored: Killington on the water. Whether kayaking or canoeing Kent Pond, testing your fly fishing skills on the beautiful Ottauquechee river or exploring a mountain stream or pond, this is a side of Killington that’s a “must see.” A brief trek to Thundering Brook Falls should be on every summer visitor’s itinerary. There are guides, equipment rentals and instruction available right in town.
Killington Music Festival
For more than a quarter century the Killington Music Festival has enjoyed residency in Killington, providing world-class performances for residents and visitors. Each summer about 100 students gather from institutions such as the Juilliard School of Music, Boston Conservatory, the New England Conservatory, Eastman School of Music and the University of Arizona. These musicians come to play chamber music and teach student musicians. Performances by the faculty and invited guest artists have made the Festival a mainstay of summer culture in the region. Learn more about Killington Music Festival.
