Bomoseen State Park

Bomoseen State Park History Hike

Guide Name: Caitlin Gates, Vermont State Parks Volunteer

To register or for more information: caitlin.s.gates@gmail.com

Meeting time: 10:00 am

Meeting Location: Meet at the Bomoseen State Park Gate, 22 Cedar Mountain Rd., Castleton, VT 05743

Hike Description: Easy, one mile, family friendly hike that winds through some of the quarries, rubble piles and building ruins of the West Castleton Railroad and Slate Company. Traction aides and/or snowshoes required depending on conditions.

Learn about one of the most iconic rocks of the region while creating a masterpiece to take home! 

Location: Bomoseen day use beach 

Explore the ruins of an abandoned 19th century slate mining town on this guided 3/4 mile hike! 

Location: Meet at the Bomoseen park office at 10am

Enjoy the 1.6 mile Bomoseen loop trail while learning about and perhaps spotting some of the park nighttime visitors 

Location: Meet at the Bomoseen Park office at 6pm

Stop by to learn about the birds of Bomoseen State Park while making your very own birdfeeder out of a pinecone! 

Learn about the trees of Bomoseen State Park while sampling some of the tasty treats made from them

Location: Bomoseen day use beach 

Stop by to learn about the majestic birds of prey that inhabit Bomoseen State Park! 

location: Bomoseen day use beach 

How many items on the list can you find? Once completed you'll win a small prize! 

Location: Bomoseen day use beach 

Explore the ruins of an abandoned 19th-century slate mining town on this guided 3/4 mile hike. 

Location: Meet at the Bomoseen park office at 1pm

Learn about one of the most iconic rocks of the region while creating a masterpiece you'll be able to take home! 

Location: Bomoseen day use beach