This is a very cool playground with a lake feature. Definitely recommend wearing bug spray too! My…read more18 month loved this park!

Lovely, short forest trails with the tallest, densest collection of rhododendrons we've ever seen…read more Natural growth of the trees creates canopies and archways you walk under on the mostly-flat dirt trails. Mucky in shady spots, roots and rocks pop up along the path, so watch your step. The rhododendrons bloom in July, and the state park seems to keep an updated blog so you can time your visit. It is a half-mile loop trail, Luxury porta-potties (mini cabins) for convenient pit-toilets. A few picnic tables in this very woodsy area. Carry-in, carry-out trash on the premises.

I went off season after a wind storm so there was a lot of crunching down to get through the…read morerhododendrons leaning over the path in some spots so be aware of that. Wear sneakers! Bring bug spray if you're going when it's warm and not windy because the mosquitoes will carry you away if you don't. Ps they bloom in July, but it's still cool to see off season. Very impressive!

A beautiful wooden playground with port-o-potty's. Not totally enclosed, but closed off enough. My…read morekids (2.5 & 4.5) both love this playground and can use most of the equipment. One of our favorites!

One if our favorite parks in the area. Has a basketball court and a paved loop perfect for bike…read moreriding/scootering. Okay gThere are two playgrounds - one for older kids and one for smaller kids. Plenty of benches for grownups to sit and some shaded areas when it gets a little warm. No bathroom facilities, only port-a-potties if needed.

Wow ! What a hidden gem ! We were visiting Ludlow VT and saw this fall . Kids wanted to enjoy…read morewater and this was a perfect choice for us . The water was colddddddddddd though. Ufff . Very cold . The first dip was tough ! Later once you get use of it , it felt a bit better . Pathway was a bit crazy , in some places .it is about a 2 mile walk but we just went not too far : .. the lower and middle falls is also accessible from car parking lots outside . Parking is outside and sometimes you have to park 5-8 mins away from the falls . Not much of restrooms around . Lots of dogs in the water :) It was an amazing tint though ! Loved it . 5 stars !

Solid spot to see small waterfalls. Very peaceful and not a lot of rushing water…read more Parking is available on the shoulder at the lower and middle falls, located further up the road, and also at the upper falls at the end of the road. No restrooms available here

I have hiked A LOT of mountains in New England but I had never hiked the mountain it seemed like…read moreeveryone I knew had hiked. Fortunately, I had the opportunity to change that and now I can see what all the hubbub is about. What a great mountain with fantastic views. After doing a bit of homework, I realized it was in my best interest to make a park reservation so that I could secure a parking space for the day at the start of the trailheads I was eyeing for the next day. As one of the most hiked mountains (in the world?), this park reports hosting a massive number of visitors each year and from first hand experience, I can attest that it is a busy one. The $15 was worth the peace of mind and my ability to pull right in and hop onto the trail. I had a hard time locating their "opening hours" but I arrived shortly after 8am with about 20 cars there ahead of me. I really appreciated the park ranger that checked me in for my reservation at the Poole Road entrance. Incredibly welcoming, inquisitive about plans, quick to offer advice for the best experience, and even shared a weather update (30 mph+ winds at the summit that day) before I was on my way. Supplied with a paper map and an idea which trails would be least busy and most scenic, I felt well-prepared for an enjoyable morning on the mountain. I opted to start out on the White Dot Trail. For less crowds, I branched off to the Cascade Link, then hooked a left onto the Red Spot Trail which delivered me to the summit. Gaining elevation at a slow and steady pace, I found the whole climb quite enjoyable. I rejoined the crowd at the summit but still with plenty of room for photos of the scenery and some quiet time to enjoy a snack. Wide open, bald summit with views for days. I would have stayed longer if not for the strong winds. After nestling in between the rocks away from the air currents to enjoy a brief snack, I was on my way down the mountain via the White Cross Trail. There were even glimpses of Boston in the distance! Each trail was clearly marked by it namesake (literally white dots, red dots, and white crosses) which made wayfinding a breeze. That said, I still came across a party or two that had gotten turned around. Do your homework, connect to a trail app if you have the means, practice your map reading skills, and heed the recommendations of the rangers and you should have the basic tools you need to keep you on track and still smiling. So many trails and options that can keep you coming back for more. The visitor center at this entrance was a welcome amenity, restrooms, and all. I cannot comment on the park store because it was closed for lunch when I was finishing up. All in all I got in just under 5 miles using the route that I did. Beautiful peak, beautiful day. Highly recommend.

Great day hike and not for those with weak ankles! Took the white dot trail up and used the white…read morecross trail to come down. Forgot the bug spray which would have kept the critters at bay with much of the trail having slow or puddled water. Parking wasn't too crowded, $15 for access to park. Snack and gift shop in the lot and the headquarters building just up the trail. Great restroom facility to use prior to starting the hike as well. Very rocky terrain all the way up, clearly marked with white dots (crosses as well for the return). Enjoyed the fact there were multiple volunteer guides hiking or positioned at locations (one steady at fork for dot/cross) if needed. Had low reception all through the hike for emergencies as well. Beautiful views towards the top and of course 360 once on the summit. Definitely worth the time spent. Pack in pack out, bring water and snacks along with the spray (both bug and sun)! Enjoyed a quick snack on the top with the views and a quick tsp of the marker before heading back down. Time to get up to the peak, what are you waiting for?!

This one will be hard to relive... its been two weeks and we still are emotionally and physically…read morerecovering from this hike. We are still to this day on our hands and knees picking up the pieces to a broken relationship. Caused by yes you guessed it, Mt. Ascutney. We wake up, eager to start our day, After a hectic dinner (peep Sawtooth review) we were ready for a fresh start, and dom finally took off the mascot costume. "I'm starving, I haven't eaten since the DOUBLE burger last night." "Theres no time, we need to conquer him." We both look in the distance to Mt. Ascutney and we are on the same page. We need a WIN. We probably hop skip and hike our asses to the parking lot where we drive over. Not much there. We get out and are met with a ridiculously humid day after the weather app misinformed us about a 78 degree day. with a slight chance of RAINNNNNN (No Snapple Element) We start on our expedition up this treacherous path. Our first warning comes to us. A woman running for her life to her car, pratically levitating (No Dua Lipa) down the mountain as if a mysterious force (mint) was calling for her. We turn to each other and figure "Hey this might not be too bad." (look into camera) little did we know she was just estatic to be freed from the shackles of Mt. Ascutney. We shake off (No Taylor) the first step jitters and get on our merry way. As we continue up the mountain, I begin throwing distractions at Dom so he doesnt notice the silence. "How was your week?" (I didn't care one bit, just focusing on my breathing pattern) Slowly but surely the altitude catches up with us, guys we are at LEAST 1,000 feet above sea level. And we might as well jumped into that same sea with the amount of sweat we were producing. Embarassed we let yum yums pass... We stop, to admire the view and kill time. Little did we know this mountain was killing us. Frazzled, our thoughts begin getting the best of us. I have no other choice but to make up scenarios where I kill Dom. Looking at each other we know what had to be done, we cant conquer this mountain we must turn back. DID YOU REALLY THINK WE DID THAT. IF YOU DID, DONT READ THE REST OF THIS REVIEW YOU DONT KNOW THE FIRST THING ABOUT US. We say, hey if people need help, we help. We are people, and we need help. After taking a measily four steps down the mountain we remember who the FUCK we are. We are Ariaanddom. What would our yelp followers, friends, family, service workers, first responders (fuck it) and most importantly John Taboada think of us. We persevered up this mountain. For another .2 miles and then we realize this was crazy people shit. And went and got a mint. We tapped into sandwiches too, please take a look at our next review.

We pulled up to the ticket booth just off the main road at around 2:15 p.m. on a weekday. After…read morepaying our $5 per person, it took another 15 - 20 minutes to drive up the twisting road to the parking lot closest to the summit. There was only one other car parked there, though the lot looked like it could hold 35 - 40 cars. The hike from there was then a minimum of 0.6 miles (rocky and occasionally steep) to a lookout tower (25 feet tall, maybe). The summit was another 0.1 miles but probably wasn't even as high as the tower. We took the Slot trail up since it appeared to be more gradual (but was a bit longer). On the way back, we opted for the other option: the Slab trail (which was steeper but had steps cut into the dirt or fashioned from large stones, in spots). I would classify this hike as short but moderate. The tower views were pretty nice. It probably took us a bit over an hour to hike up and back.

What a surprise. A NH state park, Chesterfield Gorge has well marked trails, hand laid wooden…read morebridges, a cute gift shop, is conveniently located & the grounds are well maintained. The gorge itself has picturesque views throughout the canyon. Our visit was October so between the fall foliage and crisp air, we really couldn't have asked for a better day. Because of the low water level we were actually able to walk up through the water itself which provided amazing views both up & down the rocks. Be careful of slippery rock surfaces & steep drops in some places.

I've been taking my child to this 27 acre park for six years now. There is a baseball field, tables…read morefor picnics, and a massive, wooden playground wonderland called "Kids Kove". This has bridges, towers, walkways and climbing areas. One part of the park is for younger kids (under three), while the rest seems built for children up to fifth grade. Parents come from miles around to take their children here. Behind Kids Kove is a trail that leads down to a hiking trail along Baboosic Brook. There are boulders in and around the brook, so kids can walk out into the middle of it (the rocks can be slippery though, so be cautious if you try that.) You can't see the road from the hiking trail, and it has the feel of being up in the White Mountains. It's also a great place for adults to take a stroll. There are two bridges that one can walk across. Great place to take pictures. The park was originally named for two wooden bridges that once served the town in Colonial times. (Although the original bridges have long since been replaced by modern ones, the modern bridges do still sit on top of the original stone structures.)

Great for all ages. Clean, versatile and pet friendly on trails. Portable toilets…read moreSet up off season. A couple picnic tables near playground make it nice for a quick lunch or snack.

Driving by and I saw this wooden covered bridge so we had to pull over and check it out! So glad…read morewe did, The bridge is located right with this cute,well cared for small park. Well maintained trees, bushes and plants. Love to see how well they take care of the landscape here, also lots of garbage cans around. The park even has a few benches to sit and relax on. The wooden covered bridge was very cool to see and walk through. No cars allowed.... so this allows you to walk right inside the bridge ( love that there is a picnic bench inside too)The bridge goes over a small stream loaded with rocks and wildlife. On the outside of the bridge there are also another pathway to get a closer look at the stream. Very cute area perfect for a quick lunch break and rest before getting back on the road.

Living Memorial Park is a local gem. Just past the quaint Creamery Covered Bridge off Rt 9, you'll…read morefind this park, central to the Brattleboro community. On one side of the entrance around the corner from the public pool there are play areas, basketball hoops, a gazebo and benches. Residents and non-residents alike may use the pool and small children's water park for a small fee. There are public bathrooms, but they are what you would expect from an old, public park bathroom...built with concrete blocks and minimally cleaned (ie: kinda gross), but at least they're available. On the other side of the entrance is a baseball field. In the winter, the hill is a popular spot for sledding and skiing. There is a T-bar and the capacity to make snow. Many local children get their start skiing here because it is incredibly inexpensive to buy a day pass and free for children under 5. If you venture further up the hill you'll find other fields, an ice skating rink, a small outdoor stage, and a picnic pavilion. The views from the top of the hill are beautiful, and from the top there are hiking trails through the woods around the park.

This is a nice little waterfall trail. It's not terribly long but it is on an incline. There are a…read morecouple of different small parking areas available (for a couple cars a piece). We found a spot in the top parking area, which is right by a large waterfall, so it was easy to start off by enjoying the view. The trail than meanders through the woods and down along the side of the rapids and waterfalls with lots of nice scenery. It's an enjoyable little hike!

Very short hike to witness beautiful waterfalls. If you are in the area, it's worth a stop.read more