Welcome to Grafton Trails & Outdoor Center, a network of hiking, biking and ski trails right in the town of Grafton.
Summer & Winter Activities
Explore the Outdoors Year-round in Grafton, Vermont
At Grafton Trails & Outdoor Center, you’ll find activities, recreation, and events sure to entertain the entire family. Delight in winter activities including skiing, snowshoeing, fat biking, and sleigh rides, or visit in the summer for mountain biking, swimming, and hiking in southern Vermont.
Winter Operations will resume when snow flies! Early/Mid December 2026!
- Email info@graftonponds.com for Current Trail Conditions
- Get Updates on Facebook
- Season Pass Registration Form
- Liability and Release Waiver
Come explore the beauty of southern Vermont in any season,
and discover the magic of this year-round destination.
Trail Maps & Conditions
Know Before You Go
Winter Activities
Experience a Winter Wonderland at Grafton Trails
Bundle up and come play in the snow. Immerse yourself in the enchantment of a Vermont winter wonderland with cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, sleigh rides, fat tire biking, and sleigh rides.
Summer Activities
Dive into Fun or Hit the Trails for an Adventure
During the warm months, enjoy hiking or biking on our trails, swimming in the pond, playing a round of disc golf, or simply savoring a picnic.
Grafton Trails Policies
Policies for the Safety & Enjoyment of Everyone
Grafton Trails & Outdoor Center has a set of trail policies and rules that are in place to help make everyone’s experience more enjoyable. Our trail system encourages multiple uses including skiing, snowshoeing, fat bikes, disc golf, hiking, and mountain biking. We ask that all trail users and visitors follow these policies in order to ensure an enjoyable experience for everyone. We thank you in advance for adhering to the policies. Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions.
Facilities & General
During the days that Grafton Trails & Outdoor Center Cabin is not open, visitors are allowed to use the trails at their own risk. Trail maps are available at the front door of the cabin or at The Grafton Inn front desk.
Children under 12 years old must be accompanied by an adult. There are many possible hazards found along the trails. For safety, young children must have an adult to travel with while using the facility. Please do not drop your child off!
Bathrooms are available in our Cabin during operating hours. When the Cabin is closed, there are portable restrooms available.
Check for Updates on Facebook and our Current Trail Conditions before your visit.
Winter Hours & Rates
- Open Tuesday-Sunday: 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Closed Mondays, with the exception of holidays)
- Trail use rates apply for the general public, but is complimentary for guests of The Grafton Inn. 2026-27 season passes are now available.
Summer Hours & Rates
- Trail use is complimentary for all.
Hiking Policies
Foot traffic is not permitted on ski trails December through March.
The grooming on ski trails is very sensitive to traffic. Footprints from boots, snowshoes, and dogs are very detrimental to the trail surface. We ask that snowshoe users travel on designated snowshoe trails. Dogs are permitted to hike with their snowshoeing humans, as long as they remain leashed at all times. Foot traffic (hiking) is not permitted on any trails during our winter operating season. There are several trails in the area that welcome winter hiking. Please ask us for information!
Please do not hike on Single Track bike trails. These trails are shown in yellow/orange colored dashed lines on our trail map. The single track bike trails are designed specifically with bike traffic in mind and specially designed features can be damaged by foot traffic. It is also common for bikes to be traveling at a fast speed through these trails. For the safety of hikers and bikers we ask that you plan your hike accordingly.
Biking Policies
Bicyclists should yield to other non-motorized trail users, unless the trail is clearly signed for bike-only travel. Bicyclists traveling downhill should yield to ones headed uphill, unless the trail is clearly signed for one-way or downhill-only traffic. In general, strive to make each pass a safe and courteous one.
All bike riders must wear a helmet. We have helmets available for use at the center during hours of operation.
Policies for Pups
We value the privilege of being able to bring dogs to the trails, but as trail managers we need to consider the experience of users that are uncomfortable with dogs or may be allergic. Our dog policy was created to ensure that the trails remain a positive experience for all users and that the natural resource is not unnecessarily impacted. Grafton Trails welcomes dogs and their owners to specified areas of our trail system and facility. Off-leash dog areas include Cheese Factory Meadow and the field on the north end of the parking lot. We ask for your cooperation so that everyone can enjoy their time at the outdoor center.
- Dogs are not allowed on any of our groomed ski trails and surfaces. We work hard to preserve the groomed trails for our cross-country skiing.
- Dogs are permitted on the snowshoe trails and hiking trails, and must be leashed at all times.
- Dogs are allowed on the hiking trails in the spring, summer and fall but MUST be always leashed.
- Owners are responsible for cleaning up after their dogs.
- Respect the apprehension some fellow trail users may have when encountering an unfamiliar canine; kindly yield and allow them to pass.
A Perk of Staying at the Grafton Inn
As a Grafton Inn guest, your stay includes complimentary trail passes to the Grafton Trails & Outdoor Center, giving you access to our winter trail network throughout your visit. Simply bundle up and head out to explore! Equipment rentals are available separately at the rates below.
2026/2027 Winter Rates
Trail Pass Rates
Adult: $25
Youth: $15
Trail Pass + Equipment Rental
Adult: $55
Youth: $30
Tubing
Adult: $30
Youth: $20
Ice Skating
$10 per person
Fat Biking
$75 including day trail pass
Winter Season Passes
Season Pass Registration Form
Season passes for 2026-27 are now available. All season pass applications must be accompanied with full payment. Cash, check or credit cards are accepted. An email is required so we may send our liability release form. For questions, please contact info@graftonponds.com or (802) 843-2400.
Season Pass Rates
Early Bird pricing available through December 25, 2026.
Individual Adult: $155 | Early Bird: $115
Individual Junior (ages 6–18): $115 | Early Bird: $90
Couples: $265 | Early Bird: $190
Family (3+ people, same household): $425 | Early Bird: $365
Grafton/Athens Resident: $65
Grafton/Athens Youth (under 18): Free
Proud Members of Vermont Mountain Bike Association and Ski Vermont.