Looking for fall things to do? The Green Mountain Club has you covered, whether you’re looking for fall foliage hikes, family-friendly programs, hike recommendations, and more. Join us for these autumnal activities in the Stowe and Waterbury area — our Visitor Center is located along Route 100 in Waterbury Center, known for it’s scenic drive views.
Interested in learning more about exploring the Long Trail and other Vermont hiking trails on your own this fall? Aside from offering guided programs, GMC is your go-to stop for trip planning advice and hike recommendations, both in-person and digitally! Chat with our expert Visitor Center staff while visiting, call us at 802-244-7037 or email in your questions, or explore more fall hike resources on our website.
Whether you’re visiting to experience Vermont in its most visually impressive season, or call the state home, we’re here to help you make the fall hiking season.
Celebrate and Hike on Long Trail Day, September 19
Long Trail Day, the Green Mountain Club’s annual fundraiser and hike-a-thon for the trails, is on Saturday, September 19! On this unofficial club holiday, we’ll celebrate hiking in Vermont and the pinnacle of our summer-long fundraising efforts with group hikes, trail magic, and trail work parties up and down the Long Trail and with a few post-hike celebrations at local supporting businesses.
Show your love and support for the trails by making a gift to Long Trail Day and join us for a hike or celebration on Saturday, September 19.
Join a Guided Fall Foliage Hike on the Short Trail
Join one of these free guided foliage season hikes! During a one-hour guided hike on the 0.7-mile Short Trail, we’ll explore what makes fall foliage in Vermont so great, what happens to the forests and trees as we transition from summer to fall, and tips and tricks for hiking in Vermont during foliage season. Join us for a fall foliage hike starting from the Visitor Center at 2 p.m. on these dates:
Programs are free, pre-registration encouraged but not required. View the full Events Calendar.
Find a Hike You Want to Explore
Try our new Find a Hike tool to search for your next fall hike. Filter recommended hikes by region, difficulty, distance, hike type, and trail features. Check out these foliage hikes, filtered by the Find a Hike tool, or check out one of these recommended 31 Beautiful Vermont Fall Foliage Hikes on our blog.
Learn CCC History on the Long Trail
Join the Green Mountain Club and the Waterbury Historical Society on Friday, October 9 at 7 p.m. for “The History of the Vermont Civilian Conservation Corps Camps.”
This hour-long presentation by author and historian Marty Podskoch on his new book, “Vermont Civilian Conservation Camps: History, Memories and Legacy” will detail the history of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) and its lasting impact in Vermont. After the talk, the book will be available for purchase and signing by the author.
Combine Hiking and Yoga
Hit the trails for an invigorating morning group hike, and then rejuvenate and restore with a post-hike yoga practice! In the next offering of Hiking and Yoga on Saturday, October 17, hike leader Samara Anderson will lead the group up the Stowe Pinnacle Trail to the overlook, a moderate 3.2-mile round trip hike with 1600 feet of elevation gain, before returning to the GMC Visitor Center for a 1.5-hour restorative yoga practice.
This gentle and contemplative form of yoga focuses on deep relaxation and rejuvenation. It involves holding passive poses for extended periods of time, 5-10 minutes each, with the aid of blocks, bolsters, blankets, and straps to support the body.The goals are to reduce stress, create resiliency in the body to prevent injuries, and an enhancement of overall wellbeing. No yoga experience is required and all props will be provided, but if you have your own, please bring them.
Join the Next Family-Friendly “Trails and Tales”
Looking to get outside with your young ones? Join staff from the Green Mountain Club for a family-friendly, outdoor-themed story time, followed by a guided hike on our 0.7-mile Short Trail.
The next Trail and Tales is on Saturday, November 7 starting from the Visitor Center at 10:30 a.m.