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Gifford Woods State Park, Killington, VT

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Gifford Woods State Park

A wooded Vermont state park at the foot of Pico Peak, known for old-growth maple forest, Appalachian Trail access, and camping.

34 Gifford Woods Rd., Killington, VT 05751 · Killington, VT

About Gifford Woods State Park

Gifford Woods sits near the base of Killington and Pico peaks in central Vermont. The park offers camping in tent, RV, lean-to, and cabin options, plus a wooded picnic area with a play space. Hikers can follow the Kent Brook Trail loop or reach the Appalachian Trail and the Long Trail nearby. A protected stand of old-growth hardwoods, including large sugar maples, is a designated National Natural Landmark, and it is closed to trails and development to protect it. Fishing at Kent Pond across the road and mountain biking nearby add more options. The park began in 1931 and was built partly by Civilian Conservation Corps crews in the 1930s.

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