Location: Montpelier, Vermont
Date: 02/21/22
Just north of the statehouse in Montpelier, Hubbard Park is a 194-acre park packed with hiking trails, shelters, fire places, and a large stone tower at its highest point. There are multiple parking areas and access points; we parked on Parkway Street and hiked up, which was under two miles in and back, with some elevation. There is nothing too strenuous here, but it is a great place to do some light hiking, although I imagine it probably is pretty well-traveled at times.
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- A small pond and bridge mark the start of the trail from the parking area.
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- The trail is pretty much all elevation leading up to the tower, but it’s not too strenuous.
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- A sure sign that spring is on the way!
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- Through the trees, a tower appears.
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- The tower, added to the park in 1915-1930.
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- The inside of the tower, which is open to the public.
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- You get a 360 degree view of Montpelier and the surrounding area…
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- … and ants. Be careful if you go in the winter, as the top can be icy.
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