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WELCOME OUTDOOR ENTHUSIASTS!

With more than 25 years of experience, Appalachian Trail Adventures (ATA) is a one-stop adventure destination for couples, girl getaways, families, kids and friends. We provide Kayak Rentals, personalized Hiking Vacations and Guided Day Adventures.  

An award-winning outdoor guiding outfit, based in Killington, Vermont, ATA is all about exploring, having fun, seeing new places, trying new experiences, getting out of your comfort zone, while enjoying an unparalleled Vermont adventure. With decades of experience in Vermont, we have fine-tuned our adventures to make the very best guided day adventures and hiking vacations. 

The best word to describe our Guided Day Adventures is “fun.” Escapades range from guided hikes on the Appalachian Trail, to kayaking on a lake or flat-water stream, to exploring a cave, taking a sightseeing tour to secret, local off-the-map destinations. Repeatedly, we hear this was the best guided day adventure ever, as our TripAdvisor reviews contest.

The over 240 extremely positive reviews of ATA on TripAdvisor demonstrate our commitment to the highest level of customer service. With our extensive knowledge, we have dedicated ourselves to bringing you an adventure you will remember for years to come.

HIKING VACATIONS

For adventurists seeking a private and personalized vacation, ATA’s Hiking Vacation provides experienced hiking guides, hand-picking trails with stunning views and beautiful forests to lead you on an unparalleled hiking vacation. In the fall, we offer some of the most spectacular foliage hiking in New England. As well as hiking on the world-famous Appalachian Trail and Vermont’s Long Trail. 

GUIDED DAY ADVENTURES

The best word to describe our Guided Day Adventures is “fun.” Escapades range from guided hikes, to kayaking on a flat-water stream or white water, to exploring a cave, rock scrambling, to taking a sightseeing tour to secret, local off-the-map gems. These spots include waterfalls, swimming holes, gold mines, jaw-dropping vistas, historical sites and much more! In the fall, we offer some of the most spectacular foliage while kayaking in New England. 

OUR GUIDED DAY ADVENTURESHIKING VACATIONS AND KAYAKING RENTALS ARE IDEAL FOR THOSE SEEKING:

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Sighting seeing tours

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Personalized hiking vacation

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A family reunion vacation

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A girls’ getaway or bachelorette vacation

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Kayak rentals

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Fall foliage hiking vacation

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Rock scrambling adventure

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A corporate retreat with team building

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White water kayaking

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Guided caving adventure

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Guided river kayaking

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Guided Appalachian Trail hike

“Great company to help see Vermont!” January 9, 2019 – A TripAdvisor Traveler Read 200 reviews of Appalachian Trail Adventures

2010-2023

TripAdvisor Popularity: #1 Attraction in Killington, VT

2015-2023

Awarded 9 Consecutive Certificate of Excellence

“THIS INSTITUTION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND OPERATED UNDER A SPECIAL USE PERMIT WITH THE USDA AND THE GREEN MOUNTAIN NATIONAL FOREST.”

READ WHAT OUR RECENT CLIENTS SAY

Hiked with half a dozen high-end hiking companies in the last few years – and this is one of the best!!!Had a great hiking vacation with Appalachian Trail Adventures last week. The North Star Inn is a perfect place to stay at and the food is great at the Foundry. We chose to do three intermediate day-hikes – Headville-Killington-and-Pico and another one – they were all great. Yoga, Kayaking and Massage – all get an A+. Helpful guides and a great vacation!

Vijaya Kalluri

Madison, Wisconsin

Great guides! We came to ATA in mid-June of 2018 for a couple’s retreat. What a luxury to be able to be taken to hiking trails every day, based on our discussion over breakfast. John is gifted in being able to provide the level of challenge needed without burning out on each day. He reads his guests very well and makes every attempt to accommodate their needs. Just ask for what you want, and he’ll probably make it happen!

Pauline S

Montreal, Canada

AWESOME FAMILY ADVENTURE!This was our first time in Killington and we wanted to take advantage of trails and kayaking, even though we are city people and have had little exposure. John was an incredible guide, very knowledgeable and patient. We enjoyed caving for the very first time, kayaking and hiking.Our teens loved the experience, so we booked a second caving expedition and an extra hike…just awesome. Thank you so much John! The Evelyn family

Maria Cartiromo

Montreal, Canada

Excellent escape for solo travelers. I travelled from Toronto to Killington and had a wonderful time. I was looking for a good mix of activity and relaxing and I got it. I highly recommend ATA for anyone who is travelling solo and looking for an adventure that mixes the outdoors, hiking and relaxation. I read, watched TV, got a massage and spent tons of time walking trails and hiking up mountains. The guides were great. I learned a lot of about Vermont and met some lovely people to hike with. It was exactly what I hoped for.

Lisa Pretty

Montreal, Canada

Fantastic Hiking Getaway. I went to Vermont to hike and get away from the day-to-day norm, and man did Appalachian Trail Adventures deliver! The owner John is enthusiastic, and he and his staff extremely knowledgeable on the hiking trails and Killington area. I stayed for 5 nights – the breakfast and lunch included was amazing, lots of options, fresh and prepared with care! The restaurants ATA partners with fantastic – again lots of options and quantity included for hungry hikers. The hiking guides are kind and well-versed on the trails and surrounding areas. They paid proper attention to the group and fed-off everyone’s energy really well. I wanted more advanced hikes while I was there and John made sure there were ample guides to cater to all guests’ requests (I was solo). I look forward to bringing back friends to experience the Killington area with Appalachian Trail Adventures!

Julie Loagn

Chicago, Illinois

I organized a women’s hiking retreat for 50 Something Fitnessmembers.  We selected Appalachian Trail Adventures after exploring another local option.  Boy, am I glad we did.  We arrived in Aug and the experience we had was simply AMAZING!  John and his team were hand-on and designed customized days for us best on desire, skills, weather and more.   We experienced all the best of Southern Vermont including hiking, kayaking, shopping and local sight-seeing.   Also, the accommodations and food was amazing – many options and high quality which is rare for a package offering.  We were so pleased and impressed that we are already planning our return trip in Aug 2019!

Laura Carson

New Hampshire

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