From the Green Mountain Club, "Happy 109th birthday, GMC! The Green Mountain Club was formed on this day in 1910. This map, drawn by GMC founder, James P. Taylor, was used to promote the formation of the Club and construction of the Long Trail, the first long-distance hiking trail in the USA." Below are some trails you can access not far from Vermont Cottage Lake Amherst. Address is posted for each location . Use Google Maps to get directions from your current location,

Thundering Falls Boardwalk, Killington. Nine hundred feet of accessible boardwalk on the Appalachian Trail in Vermont, built and maintained by the Green Mountain Club, crosses an extensive wetland and connects to a smooth gravel switchback path to a platform at a 140-foot waterfall. 2295 River Rd, Killington, VT 05751

Kent Pond Fishing Platform, Gifford Woods State Park, Killington. This campground has several wheelchair-accessible cabins, as well as a roadside fishing platform on Kent Pond. 579 Thundering Brook Rd, Killington

Killington Resort gondola, Killington. Visitors in wheelchairs can ride the gondola to the summit, where they will find sweeping views of Vermont. Leaving the gondola requires five steps, but staff can help. 4763 Killington Rd, Killington, VT 05751

Okemo Mountain Road, Okemo State Park, Ludlow. This 4.5-mile road winds through the ski area, giving visitors an up-close view of the mountain’s scenery. A short trail to the summit fire tower provides an option for companions. Okemo Mountain Rd. Ludlow, Vt 05149

Mount Ascutney Parkway, Windsor. The 3.7-mile drive to the summit of this historically rich state park passes multiple picnic areas. The parking lot at the top offers nice views. Modest toll per car and per passenger. 1826 Back Mountain Rd, Windsor, VT 05089

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