Stratton may be known for its snow sports, but that doesn't mean that summer isn't great on the mountain. Vermont summers are spectacular, with fresh mountain air, flowing rivers, and beautiful green trees.

Hike to a swimming hole, head over and check out the Long Trail, or even go for a stroll on the famous Appalachian Trail! The rivers have plenty to offer, too, from swimming to canoeing to kayaking. And Stratton Mountain's fabled ski runs become a mountain biker's wonderland after the snow melts.

Hiking

Stratton, Vermont is in the heart of the Green Mountains, making it the perfect summer destination if you want to explore the natural beauty of Vermont's forests and trails.

Stratton Trails
If you are looking for a leisurely day hike or perhaps a more advanced climb to the summit, you need not look further than Stratton Mountain. Stratton has a number of trails, ranging from under a kilometer to 4 kilomenters in length that are perfect for day hikes during your stay. They are organizd by difficulty, so it will be easy to pick a trail that's right for you. Bring a bag lunch and have a picnic at the summit before heading back. It will surely be an afternoon to remember.

Stratton Trails

Appalachian Trail and Long Trail
The Long Trail, which spans the length of Vermont, was dreamed up by James P. Taylor in 1909 while he stood on the Stratton Mountain Summit! Twelve years later, the Stratton Summit was also where Benton Mackaye decided to take things up a notch and create a trail that spanned from Maine to Georgia. Today, both the Long Trail and the Appalachian Trail run over Stratton Mountain, and hiking a bit of these fabled trails can be a magical and wonderful experience.

Long and Appalachian Trails

Golf

No vacation destination is comlete without a great golf course, and Stratton Mountain Ski Resort offers a 27-hole championship golf course for the golfer in your party.

The Stratton Mountain Golf Course has three nine-hole courses, Forest, Lake, and Mountain, that each offer unique terrain and challenges. The courses offer breathtaking views of the Green Mountains, and the fresh mountain air is sure to make the golf you play here some of the most enjoyable of your life.

Stratton Mountain Golf Course

Stratton Golf University
Just as Stratton is a well-known destination for skiing and snowboarding school, Stratton Golf University is the place to go if you want to improve your game.

Stratton Golf University has a unique approach that includes special lessons and sequential courses so that you can improve each year that you return. Whether you're learning the game for the first time or whether your swing just needs a little bit of work, you'll find the expert instruction you need and the personal attention you want at Stratton Golf University.

Stratton Golf University

Mountain Biking

When the snow melts from Stratton Mountain, many of the ski runs open up to a new kind of sport - mountain biking! There are two main biking areas in Stratton.

The Sun Bowl, which offers single track riding and is perfect for beginners or parents with kids. For rentals, visit Stratton Village Rentals.

Stratton Village Rentals: The Village Rental Shop
1-800-STRATTON

Canoeing and Kayaking

The West River near Stratton offers class III and class IV rapids and make for a memorable adventure! Zoar Outdoor offers rafting trips with professional guides. Zoar also offers kayak and canoe clinics to get you comfortable in the water and in a boat.

Not ready to hit the rapids? Several lakes offer the are perfect places to paddle around and enjoy the beautiful Vermont scenery.

Zoar Outdoor
800-532-7483