~10-minute drive to the trailhead from Brattleboro

Trail 1 - Anne Stokes Loop Trail

Difficulty: Moderate

Round-trip distance: 2 miles

Trail directions: From the Madame Sherri Forest parking area, follow the hiking trail across a small bridge. In approximately 0.25 miles, the trail forks. Bear right at the fork and continue for another 0.4 miles on the Anne Stokes Loop Trail to the junction with the Wantastiquet Mountain Trail (heading off to the right). Continue straight on the Anne Stokes Loop Trail, passing scenic Indian Pond is on the right. The pond is framed to the west by the open ledges and talus slopes of Mine Ledge on Wantastiquet Mountain. To complete the loop, continue southeast from Indian Pond up a small hill with fine views, then downhill through a hemlock forest through Chesterfield’s Cook Town Forest. At the junction with the Daniels Mountain Loop Trail, the Anne Stokes Loop Trail curves left to the northwest, leading back to the parking area.

Trail 2 - Wantastiquet Mountain

Difficulty: Moderate

Round-trip distance: 3 miles

Trail directions: From the Madame Sherri Forest parking area, follow the hiking trail across a small bridge. In approximately 0.25 miles, the trail forks. Bear right at the fork and continue for another 0.4 miles on the Anne Stokes Loop Trail to the junction with the Wantastiquet Mountain Trail. Turn right at the trail junction, heading west toward Wantastiquet Mountain. The summit is approximately 0.8 miles from the junction with the Anne Stokes Loop Trail and affords excellent views of the Connecticut River valley, Mount Monadnock, and the distant Berkshire Mountains. Retrace your steps to return to the Madame Sherri Forest parking area.

~6 minute drive from Brattleboro

Check out the farm, visit the Thirsty Goat Bar, explore the local cheese selection, and walk it all off in the trail system.

Right in Brattleboro!

Enjoy locally grown produce, prepared food, handmade crafts, and more from Windham and Cheshire counties. Live music, too!

Open on Saturday, 9am-2pm.

In northern Brattleboro!

Take a relaxing paddle along the Connecticut River or the West River in a canoe, kayak, or paddleboard. Walk-ins only, no reservations, but they have plenty of boats!

Open 9am-5pm every day.

Hang out in right in Brattleboro! Things to do include the Brattleboro Museum and Art Center, Retreat Tower, bowling, cafes, and more.