Visiting the Park in the Quiet Season (November-May)

 

Family walks past park entrance

Billings Farm & Museum

Getting here

Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park is located just outside the village of Woodstock, VT. General parking is in a shared lot with the Billings Farm & Museum, just off Route 12, 1/2 mile north of Woodstock. Click here for Google directions. From Woodstock, cross the iron bridge, take a right onto Old River Road, and the Visitor Center lot is immediately on the right. Detailed directions, including accessibilty information, are available on our Directions page, here.

To enter Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park from the Billings Farm & Museum, take the paved path next to the flag pole, walk up and cross Elm St via the crosswalk, take the left fork, and walk up the short, steep hill to the Carriage Barn Visitor Center.

Operating Hours

Park grounds and trails are open year-round during daylight hours. All park buildings, including the Carriage Barn Visitor Center and Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller Mansion are closed until May 24, 2025. Ranger programs will resume in late May 2025.

 

Hiking and snowshowing on Mountain Road

Billings Farm & Museum

Take a Hike

The park's twenty miles of trails and carriage roads are open dawn until dusk for hiking and equestrian use in the spring, summer, and fall. The Mount Tom Forest holds the distinction of being the oldest professionally managed forest in the United States, and many of the forest stands throughout the park are still harvested for their wood.

The park has over 20 miles of carriage roads and trails. The trails crisscross through peaceful forests, spectacular overlooks, and historic scenery that connects into downtown Woodstock. Download a trail map or use the map on the NPS App. Kids of all ages can hike the Junior Ranger loop to become a Junior Ranger.

Snowy Trails: Hiking, Cross-Country Skiing, and Snowshoeing

The Woodstock Resort Corporation holds an easement on all of the park's carriage roads and trails for winter use. The Woodstock Inn & Resort Nordic Center maintains and grooms over 12 miles of park trails as part of its larger Nordic trail network. To use these trails for skiing and snowshoeing, you must have a valid day ticket or season pass. Passes can be purchased at the Nordic Center on Route 106. For more information, visit Woodstock Nordic Center | The Woodstock Inn and Resort or call 802-457-6674.

Winter Multi-Use Trails

Approximately 4 miles of trail along the main carriage road corridors have been designated as ‘Multi-Use Trails’ in winter – walkers are permitted to use these trails free of charge (without purchasing a pass from the Nordic Center) provided they do not walk in the ski tracks, keep dogs on leash at all times, and respect the skiing-and snowshoeing-only trails.

 

Find your next outdoor adventure

Immerse yourself in the landscape that inspired four generations of conservationists. Check out the Calendar for upcoming events. Learn about conservation in your own backyard at a Working Woodlands Workshop. Attend a partner program or Torchlight Snowshoe at Billings Farm & Museum.

Get ready for the Open Season, May-October! Ranger-led programs are available during the visitor season, Memorial Day Weekend through October 31, Friday-Tuesday (no programs on Wednesday/Thursday). Advanced reservations are highly recommended. Reservations are available for programs up to 60 days in advance.