Woodford State Park

Woodford State Park

Guide Name: Brendan McKenna, Vermont State Park Staff

To register or for more information: bmckennavt@gmail.com

Meeting location: Park in the plowed winter parking lot across Route 9 from the Woodford State Park entrance and meet at the park entrance gate located at 142 State Park Road, Bennington, VT 05201

Meeting Time: 9:00 am

Hike Description: This easy/moderate hike is 3 miles and circumnavigates beautiful Adams Reservoir in the high elevation Woodford State Park. This hike should take about two hours, depending on conditions. Snowshoes and/or traction aids will be required depending on conditions.

Join our park interpreter on a guided kayaking tour of the Adams Reservoir!

Make sure to come prepared with the proper kayaking equipment (ex. sunscreen, sandals, a waterproof bag, and a water bottle).

All PFDs (life jackets) are provided and required.

Guests are asked to sign up early for this event by calling the Ranger Station (802-447-7169) or filling out this Google form to reserve their space.

Space is limited!

Meet @ Day Use Beach.

Ever heard a hoot or howl in the dark? Join our interpreter and learn which creatures go bump in the night!

Meet @ Interpreter's Tent at the Day Use Beach.

Search for small reptiles and amphibians and learn about their cool adaptations and life cycles!

Meet @ Day Use Beach.

Join our interpreter and make our weekly nature-related craft. All materials provided!

Meet @ Interpreter's Tent at the Day Use Beach.

Join us for some camp stories, snacks, and games!

Meet @ Camper's Beach recreational field.

Join us for some camp stories, snacks, and games!

Meet @ Day Use.

Learn all about our marvelous state butterfly and its journey to Vermont! Listen for tips on how to attract these beautiful creatures to your garden and carefully observe them!

Meet @ Interpreter's Tent at the Day Use Beach.

Discover more about Woodford’s furry, feathered, slimy, and tiny residents. This week's spotlight is on the history of the catamount and how they became extinct in Vermont!

Meet @ Interpreter's Tent at the Day Use Beach.

Investigate the world of invasive plant and insect species. Learn to identify who is a friend or foe to Vermont's ecosystems.

Meet @ Interpreter's Tent at the Day Use Beach.