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

Mansion in Winter

Tom Remp

Cross-country skiers on Mountain Rd

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.

From Woodstock, cross the iron bridge, take a right onto Old River Road, and the Visitor Center lot is immediately on the right. See Directions for details, including GPS directions.

To enter Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller on foot 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 between October 31 and Memorial Day Weekend. Ranger programs resume in late May.

 

Ski, snowshoe, and hike

Winter Trails: Maps and Guides

 

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 (during periods the ground is free of snow). 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 carriage roads and trails for winter use. As part of this agreement, the Woodstock Inn & Resort Nordic Center maintains and grooms more than 12 miles of park trails as part of its Woodstock Nordic network.

To ski or snowshoe on any trails outside of the designated multi‑use trail, visitors must have a valid day ticket or season pass, available for purchase at the Nordic Center on Route 106.

Winter Multi-Use Trails

Approximately four miles of trail along the main carriage road corridors have been designated as Multi-Use Trails during winter. No fees or passes are required to walk, cross-country ski, or snowshoe on these designated trails. The Multi-Use Trail follows Mountain Road, the Pogue Loop, and Mount Tom Road from the main entrance. See Winter Trails for details.

 

Park Ranger talks to cross-country skier

Billings Farm & Museum

Snowshoers at entrance to Mountain Rd

Billings Farm & Museum

 

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, Thursday-Monday (closed on Tuesday/Wednesday). Advanced reservations are highly recommended. Reservations are available for programs up to 60 days in advance.

 

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