Moosalamoo Inn to Inn Hiking

Moosalamoo Inn to Inn Hiking Itinerary:

• Day 1 Immerse yourself in quintessential New England.

  Your trip begins today in Vermont. Departures begin at the Blueberry Hill Inn located in Goshen, Vermont. You may check in as early as 3:00 p.m. for more time to enjoy the inn. Be sure to arrive no later than 5:30 p.m. to settle in and join your group for a brief orientation before our gourmet dinner is served, featuring locally sourced fare, freshly prepared by the inn's own chef. Enjoy the inn's comfort and hospitality and enjoy some time with fellow travelers before turning in for the night. Dinner included.

• Day 2 Hike among forests, lakes and streams of the Green Mountain National Forest.

  We awake and are served a hearty hot breakfast before heading out for our hike today. On each of our inn to inn hiking trips we use two charming inns, and today we will either day hike the area surrounding Blueberry Hill Inn before returning for one more night's stay or we will set out on foot for the Churchill House Inn, enjoying a picnic lunch along the way. At the end of the day, we rest and enjoy another fine gourmet dinner prepared by our hosts. All meals and luggage shuttle included.
  
  Hiking: 6-10 miles

• Day 3 Journey on to your next night's accommodations where gourmet meals, a cozy fire, and great company await.

  Once again, a fine breakfast with our hosts begins the day, then we're given our picnic lunches and set out for another fantastic day of hiking. If the previous night was spent at Churchill House, a day of exploration of the surrounding trails lies ahead. If not, we spend our day today making the journey from Blueberry Hill to the Churchill House Inn in time to enjoy our next gourmet dining experience. All meals, van transportation, and luggage shuttle included.
  
  Hiking: 6-10 miles

• Day 4 One last morning of exploring before heading home today.

  After our breakfast we'll have our picnic lunches prepared by our gracious hosts, then set out on a new path for more exploration of the spectacular Green Mountains. We return to Blueberry Hill Inn and our vehicles to say our goodbyes sometime in the mid-afternoon. Breakfast, lunch, and luggage shuttle included.
  
  Hiking: 3-5 miles

There are many hiking options surrounding the inns used on our itinerary, and our guide’s judgment along with the group’s abilities and interest will determine which routes we select.  On some itineraries we spend two nights at Blueberry Hill Inn and one night at Churchill House and on others we do the opposite.  To determine what inns we’ve specifically selected by departure, see the listing of inns below.  Either format creates ideal opportunities for hiking exploration of the area.  Although we do our best to adhere to the schedule listed above, this itinerary is subject to change for numerous reasons beyond our control.  This can include changes in the inns to be used, trails to be hiked, etc. due to weather and terrain conditions, etc.  This trip is operated rain or shine.

Contact REI Adventures prior to purchasing your airline tickets to confirm the trip has the minimum number of participants required to operate.

If you are traveling alone and specifically request single accommodations, you will be asked to pay the full single supplement noted above.  If you wish to share accommodations, we will assign you a roommate if one is available.  If a roommate cannot be found, you will be asked to pay a reduced single fee, which is one-half of the full single supplement.  Please be advised that there are a limited number of single accommodations available.

All accommodations, meals as noted in the daily itinerary; professional guiding; taxes and inn gratuities; luggage transfers between inns, on-trip van transportation to and from trailheads when required.

Transportation from your hometown to group meeting point; insurance of any kind; alcoholic beverages (these can be purchased at Churchill House, but not at Blueberry Hill Inn, so plan on bringing your own for nights spent at Blueberry Hill Inn if you would like); soft drinks; guide gratuities and items of a personal nature.

Major --
Albany International Airport, Albany, NY: 115 miles, 2.5 hours

Smaller --
Burlington International Airport, Burlington, VT: 55 miles, 1.25 hours
Rutland Southern Vermont Regional, Rutland, VT: 25 miles, 40 min

There is no reliable transfer service from any airport to our meeting place.  Anticipate renting a car if flying in for this weekend getaway.

This trip is rated Moderate (3) as the hiking portions of the trip involve carrying a daypack over terrain will elevation gain and loss for around 5-8 miles daily.  To maximize your enjoyment of the trip and to avoid sore muscles, we suggest that you engage in a regular exercise regimen beginning at least three months prior to your departure.  Most important to your overall enjoyment is your overall fitness level.

Daytime temperatures usually range between 60 - 80 degrees F, with evening temperatures dropping to the 50s and 60s.  Early- or late-season trips will experience a wider range of temperatures.  Thunderstorms are a possibility at any time in the mountains making adequate raingear a necessity.

This trip is subject to the booking information set forth in the current REI Adventures Weekend Reservation Information. Please read this information carefully and call us if you have any questions. A full gear list and detailed pre-trip information is sent upon sign-up. We highly recommend the purchase of travel insurance through REI Adventures. If coverage is purchased at the time of your initial reservation, the 'Pre-existing Conditions Exclusion' is waived (certain exclusions apply).

We look forward to having you join us for the trip of a lifetime! Why wait? Space is limited, reserve your adventure today.

The key to staying comfortable while on an active trip is layering. To get maximum comfort with minimum weight, you need versatile layers that mix and match to create the right amount of insulation, ventilation and weather protection. Try to bring only what is necessary—this will help you and the field staff.

Weather

Daytime temperatures usually range between 60-80 degrees F, with evening temperatures dropping to the 50s and 60s. Early- or late-season trips will experience a wider range of temperatures. Thunderstorms are a possibility at any time in the mountains making adequate raingear a necessity.

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