Killington Green Season
Killington's green season is a different animal. Lift-served mountain biking at the Killington Bike Park. The Long Trail and Appalachian Trail meeting minutes from the lodge. And after a long day on the trails, a fenced yard for the dog and a grand stone fireplace for you. Sleeps eight.
Why the Lodge for Green Season
One of the top lift-served downhill bike parks in the East. 30+ trails, every skill level. K-1 and Ramshead both run the lifts. Three-minute drive from Kilbourne — leave after breakfast, first run by 10.
The Long Trail (Vermont's oldest long-distance hiking trail) and the Appalachian Trail both cross the Killington area. Multiple trailheads within 15 minutes of the lodge. Section-hike, day-hike, or just leg-burning summit hikes.
A mud room at the entry. A basement with room for bikes. Hose out back for dirty tires. No more ruining the trunk of the rental car with chain grease.
Fully fenced backyard means your dog can decompress off-leash after a trail run. Trail dogs live for this. Waste bags stocked at the back door.
The grand stone fireplace is an underrated green-season feature. Summer nights in Killington run cool at 1,500 ft elevation. Firewood provided. Kitchen for a proper post-ride dinner.
Green-season nightly rates are meaningfully softer than ski season. A long mountain-biking weekend costs a fraction of the same weekend in January. The mountain is the same mountain — often better weather, always fewer people.
From Past Guests
"Exactly what we needed for our weekend of mountain biking. Great spot, very cool cabin!"
"Really cozy spot with lots of room if you have friends or family staying with you. It's off the main resort road so lots of restaurants and places to go, plus easy access to the mountain if you need it (we don't ski) and beautiful hiking just minutes away."
"Amazingly cozy cabin in an awesome location in Killington. Great for a family or friend gathering. Fenced-in area is great for dogs. Will absolutely come back."
Planning Notes
Killington's bike park typically operates from late May through mid-October, weather and trail conditions permitting. Check killington.com/things-to-do/biking for current year's season dates and lift schedule.
Late May through late October covers the core hiking window. July and August have the most stable weather; September is the magic month — thinning crowds, early foliage at elevation, crisp mornings. If you're sectioning the Long Trail or AT, aim for a weather window between summer storms and autumn cold.
For downhill MTB: Killington Bike Park. For XC MTB: the Sherburne Trails network just down the road. For hiking: the AT crossing at VT-4 for a Pico Peak out-and-back, or the Long Trail up Killington Peak for the biggest views. Your guide notes in the lodge cover all of this in detail.
Yes — most Long Trail and AT sections are dog-friendly on-leash. Killington Bike Park doesn't allow dogs on the lifts, so plan accordingly. Dogs are welcome back at the lodge in the fenced yard while you ride.
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