{"id":702,"date":"2020-08-27T14:54:41","date_gmt":"2020-08-27T19:54:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.messysuitcase.com\/?p=702"},"modified":"2020-08-27T15:03:24","modified_gmt":"2020-08-27T20:03:24","slug":"easy-hikes-to-the-top-of-the-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/messysuitcase.com\/index.php\/2020\/08\/27\/easy-hikes-to-the-top-of-the-world\/","title":{"rendered":"Easy Hikes to the Top of the World"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Vermont has an endless bounty of hikes, from the challenging Appalachian\/Long Trail that traverses the entire state, to short hikes with big rewards. All of them are steep, because these are the Green Mountains, after all! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here a couple we enjoy that can be done with the kids, or with people in your party who aren\u2019t used to long hikes. Both will reward you with outstanding views for not too much effort. Don\u2019t forget to pack your binoculars or a camera!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hike to the Top of Okemo<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s a short hike to the top of the Okemo Mountain Road that gives you an awesome vantage point with less than a mile of hiking. You can hike through dense, magical woods up a steep, rocky trail, or you can hike up a relatively easy road. At the top you have a mountain-top view from the Okemo Peak that lets you gaze down upon the Village of Ludlow, Lake Rescue, and mountains all the way to New Hampshire. You\u2019ll see the ski lift and can climb to the top of the Fire Tower (if you\u2019re not afraid of heights). It\u2019s less than a mile round trip. There are some pull-offs with scenic views on the way down. Learn more.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n