Waterbury Center, a region nestled in Vermont's Upper Green Mountains, offers a diverse landscape ideal for outdoor pursuits. The area is characterized by its picturesque scenery, including the expansive Waterbury Reservoir, lush forests, and the surrounding Green Mountains. This varied terrain provides opportunities for several sports like hiking, jogging, road cycling, touring cycling, and more.
Outdoor enthusiasts will find a range of activities in Waterbury Center. The region features 5 routes across several sports…
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7
hikers
7.45km
02:27
360m
360m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6
hikers
10.5km
03:05
310m
290m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

3
hikers
3.81km
01:30
450m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3
hikers
12.5km
04:42
950m
520m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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139
riders
12.8km
01:07
210m
210m
Hard mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

126
riders
17.4km
01:44
320m
320m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

48
riders
20.9km
01:46
410m
410m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

13
riders
12.8km
01:20
300m
300m
Hard mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.
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25
riders
82.4km
03:53
1,090m
1,090m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

22
riders
34.0km
01:32
360m
360m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

20
riders
109km
05:18
1,480m
1,480m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

4
riders
93.4km
04:48
1,050m
1,050m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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12
riders
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

18
riders
41.4km
03:28
730m
730m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

10
riders
37.4km
03:06
410m
410m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7
riders
48.0km
04:13
730m
730m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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14
runners
5.03km
00:31
20m
20m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

14
runners
9.29km
01:40
690m
690m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

9
runners
9.35km
01:32
560m
560m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

6
runners
17.4km
02:46
990m
990m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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23
riders
41.5km
02:40
730m
730m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4
riders
56.4km
04:12
1,090m
1,090m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

11
riders
46.6km
02:59
750m
750m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5
riders
24.3km
01:35
390m
390m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Waterbury Center offers a diverse range of outdoor activities. These include Hiking, Jogging, Road cycling, Touring cycling, Mountain biking, and Gravel biking. The region features varied terrain suitable for different skill levels.
Waterbury Center provides a variety of hiking trails, from universally accessible paths to more challenging routes. These trails offer views of the surrounding Green Mountains and opportunities to explore lush forests. More information is available in the guide Hiking around Waterbury Center.
Yes, Waterbury Center features easy hiking options, including accessible paths suitable for various activity levels. These trails often provide scenic views without significant elevation changes. Consult the guide Easy hikes around Waterbury Center for specific routes.
Road cycling in Waterbury Center offers routes with picturesque scenery, including mountain views and forests. Options range from challenging rides, such as the "Waterbury – Appalachian Gap loop," to more moderate routes. Details can be found in Road Cycling Routes around Waterbury Center.
Waterbury Center is suitable for touring cycling, with routes that wind through charming areas featuring historic covered bridges. These routes, like the "Gold Brook Covered Bridge – Loomis Hill loop," offer extensive riding through varied terrain. Explore options in Cycling around Waterbury Center.
Yes, Waterbury Center offers mountain biking opportunities with at least two trail networks, including Perry Hill. These trails provide varied terrain for mountain biking enthusiasts. Specific routes are detailed in the guide MTB Trails around Waterbury Center.
Waterbury Center provides well-maintained paths suitable for jogging and running. The numerous hiking trails and scenic roads offer excellent locations for runners of various activity levels. Refer to Running Trails around Waterbury Center for specific routes.
Key natural landmarks in Waterbury Center include the 850-acre Waterbury Reservoir, which is the ninth largest body of water in Vermont. The region is also surrounded by the Green Mountains and is near Camel's Hump State Park, home to one of Vermont's 4,000-foot peaks.
Waterbury Center is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 1,400 visitors having shared their experiences. The routes in the region have an average rating of 4.63 out of 5 stars, based on 64 ratings.
Komoot offers several guides for Waterbury Center, covering various sports. These include guides for Hiking around Waterbury Center, Road Cycling Routes around Waterbury Center, and MTB Trails around Waterbury Center.
The Waterbury Reservoir is a central feature offering various water-based activities. It also serves as a scenic backdrop for land-based recreation, with gently sloping green spaces and public beaches. The reservoir was created in the 1930s for flood control.
For general municipal information, the official website for the town of Waterbury is www.waterburyvt.com. For direct inquiries related to Waterbury Center State Park, the phone number is (802) 244-1226.

