Overview
Mount Snow is in the towns of Wilmington and West Dover, in southern Vermont. It is located off Vermont's famed Route 100 - aka the skiers' highway.
5 things to do · 6 places to eat
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Best things about Mount Snow
Mount Snow/Haystack
A variety of activities are available on and off the mountains. In the winter, skiing and snowboarding is available on Mount Snow's 100+ trails. Snowshoe rentals are available at various stores in the valley. Summer attr…
Timber Creek
Has a cross-country ski touring center which provides lessons, rentals and maintains the cross-country ski trails.
Mount Snow
A variety of hiking trails lead up the popular ski mountain. A map can be obtained from the base lodge.
Long Trail
The Long Trail can be accessed from Stratton-Arlington Road (off Route 100). You can hike or snowshoe up Stratton mountain and ascend one of the taller peaks in Southern Vermont.
Jamaica State Park
There are some easy hikes leading up to a waterfall in Jamaica State Park in East Jamaica. People will swim or wade in the small pools at the base of the waterfall.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Oct. Summer highs reach about 84°F; winter lows dip to about 16°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jul and Jun. (climate data from nearby Albany)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- RUT Rutland - Southern Vermont Regional Airport, Rutland — 39 mi away. Directions
- ALB Albany International Airport, Albany — 47 mi away (major hub). Directions
Most tourists travel to Mount Snow by car. Mount Snow is 1.5 hours from Albany, 2.5 hours from Boston, 3 hours from Providence and 4 hours from New York City.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Mount Snow/Haystack, Timber Creek, Mount Snow
- Lunch TC's
- Afternoon Long Trail, Jamaica State Park
- Dinner Dot's
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
There are lots of great places to eat in the Deerfield Valley. However, during the peak ski season, be prepared to wait or make reservations ahead.
What to ask about, for your diet
Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder
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Get in
By plane
- Mount Snow Airport, Phone: +1 802 464-8481. Located near the Albany County Airport.
- Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks, CT. - 1 and 1/2 hours
- Albany Airport in Albany, NY - 1 and 1/2 hours
- Manchester, New Hampshire. - 1 hour 45 minutes
- Logan International Airport in Boston.
By train
- Amtrak Vermonter provides service to Brattleboro, Vermont. Another option would be taking the Ethan Allen Express to Rensselaer/Albany, which is a 1.5-hour drive to Mount Snow.
By car
Most tourists travel to Mount Snow by car. Mount Snow is 1.5 hours from Albany, 2.5 hours from Boston, 3 hours from Providence and 4 hours from New York City.
Interstate 91, Exit 2 in Vermont. Take Route 9 West for 20 miles to Wilmington, VT. Turn right at the stoplight onto Route 100 North. Nine miles to Mount Snow/Haystack.
By bus
Two lines, Vermont Transit (+1 802-254-6066) and Greyhound (+1 212-971-6318) provide service to Brattleboro.
Get around
See
Leaf-peepers travel to the Deerfield Valley to see the brilliant foliage in late September and October.
Do
There is great kayaking and boating in the area.
Do Mount Snow/Haystack
A variety of activities are available on and off the mountains. In the winter, skiing and snowboarding is available on Mount Snow's 100+ trails. Snowshoe rentals are available at various stores in the valley. Summer attracts the mountain bikers to Mount Snow's lifts and trails.
Do Timber Creek
Has a cross-country ski touring center which provides lessons, rentals and maintains the cross-country ski trails.
Hiking
Do Mount Snow
A variety of hiking trails lead up the popular ski mountain. A map can be obtained from the base lodge.
Do Long Trail
The Long Trail can be accessed from Stratton-Arlington Road (off Route 100). You can hike or snowshoe up Stratton mountain and ascend one of the taller peaks in Southern Vermont.
Do Jamaica State Park
There are some easy hikes leading up to a waterfall in Jamaica State Park in East Jamaica. People will swim or wade in the small pools at the base of the waterfall.
Eat
There are lots of great places to eat in the Deerfield Valley. However, during the peak ski season, be prepared to wait or make reservations ahead.
Nearby
Wilmington
City / town · 7 listings · 7 mi away
Jamaica
City / town · 4 listings · 12 mi away
Newfane
City / town · 1 listings · 12 mi away
Arlington
City / town · 8 listings · 14 mi away
Bennington
City / town · 21 listings · 15 mi away
Manchester
City / town · 79 listings · 16 mi away
Brattleboro
City / town · 24 listings · 20 mi away
North Adams
City / town · 12 listings · 20 mi away
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