511 Mountain Rd

If your kids are the type who’d rather scramble over roots and rocks than wait in line for a slide, this is your spot. Right off Mountain Road, you’ve got easy access to Cady Hill Forest, which has some of the best trail networks in the Stowe area — genuinely good for all ages, not just hardcore hikers. Pack a lunch, because there are plenty of natural spots to stop and spread out a blanket. It’s less of a destination and more of a launching point, but honestly that’s the appeal.