Summer in Wilmington is beautiful and there is so much to do. We have numerous lakes and an endless source of hiking trails of every level of length and difficulty.
High Country Marine based by the boat dock is our local attraction for water sports! From Paddleboard to boat rental, High Country does it all!
Find more information at: https://www.highcountrymarine.com/
During the summer, Mount Snow has the following fun activities:
There are some amazing and bountiful locations for fishing in Wilmington along the Deerfield River or Harriman reservoir. The Wilmington Inn & Tavern is located adjacent to the Deerfield River and specifically due east from what is known as The Searsburg Gap, a 3.2 mile stretch of river that has been "rewatered" and stocked full of brook and brown trout by the Dept of Fish and Game. Learn more about the Searsburg Pass in this article by Fly Fisherman magazine.
We can provide a map of our favorite fishing locations with directions on how to get there. Spending the whole day out on the water? Let us prepare you a Wilmington inn picnic basket for you!
Want to fish with a local myth-teller about the amazing fish caught around the area- these are the best local guides to help you prove that the fish are not a myth!
The Wilmington Inn partnered with Brian Lynch of Pheasant Tail Tours to be the exclusive fly-fishing guide for the Wilmington Inn. Brian is a local guide who fishing on the Deerfield River & other local spots. Check out Brian’s website for more information visit Pheasant Tail Tours
We recommend four major hiking trails all of which are within 4 miles of the inn and two of them have trail heads from the inn itself:
Here is the link to the local trail map: https://www.visitvermont.com/play/vermont-hiking
The lake (pictured at left) is a mile down the road and a 2-mile beautiful hike from our front door. It is over 12 miles long and has no houses on it, offering unusual privacy with almost no boat traffic. There are numerous ways to enjoy the lake, but why not rent a kayak or standing paddleboard? Boat entry is free and very accessible.
People say the Lake can appear packed & you can always find a quiet Spot! With that in mind, there are lots of things to do. There are some great beach areas & swimming holes. We recommend you check out High Country Marine, they rent everything from Wave Runners to Pontoon boats: https://www.highcountrymarine.com/services
A private and completely secluded natural reservoir in the heart of the Green Mountain National Forest is only a six mile drive away. The natural shoreline is incredibly beautiful and great for kayaking or swimming.
Lake Raponda is a small lake with a public sandy beach and fully-developed shorefront. It is a more typical lake but is great fun for families with a large raft and easy sand bottom entry for the little ones. There is easy access for boat and kayak entry with vehicle drop-off.
The Deerfield Valley boasts two fantastic golf courses!
More information can be found here.
Deerfield Valley has lots of trail options for trail riding for all levels of skill.
More information here about local trails!
Mount Snow also has a fantastic Mountain Bike Park! The chairlift is available to deliver you & your bike to the top of the mountain; rentals are available as well!