Hubbard Park

Description

Hubbard Park is a large community park accessed from multiple neighborhoods and trailheads. Multiple parking lots serve the different park areas but maps and signage are sparse. Most trails are for pedestrian use only, but bikes are allowed on designated paths. There are many options for exploring the woods, meadows, creeks and cliffs of the area. The 54-feet tall Hubbard Tower, built in 1915 and finished in 1930, allows visitors a wonderful view from its lookout.

The “Stone Tower Trail” from the New Shelter, where there is accessible parking, provides a firm 10-foot wide path from the picnic shelter to the Tower. The out and back trail is approximately 1 mile each way with a steady 8% slope. Two 40-foot sections have steeper slopes of approximately 12%. The area around the stone tower is flat and offers a picnic table on a firm grassy area. See Trail Access Information below for more information about this Accessible Experience.

People are welcome to gather at the various shelters and picnic areas. Groups of over 25 must fill out a group permission form to reserve a shelter. Visit the Montpelier Parks website to learn more.

TRAIL ACCESS INFORMATION

(Applies to the Stone Tower Trail)

Other Information

Guidelines & Regulations:

Hours 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., gates may be locked around dark
Speed limit 15 miles per hour
Fires must be in designated fireplaces only
No discharge of weapons, at any time
Leave only footprints, take only pictures
Carry out whatever you carry in
Bikes and vehicles must stay on roads
No overnight camping
Dogs must be under control at all times. If your dog is not under clear voice control then dog owners must use a leash to help protect other park users experience

Thanks for your cooperation and help in keeping the parks clean, safe and enjoyable.

The Montpelier Parks Commission requests that all visitors respect the beauty and integrity of the Parks by leaving the structures, plants, and wildlife undisturbed.

Trail Manager

For more information, contact:

Montpelier Parks Department
58 Barre Street
Montpelier, VT 05602
Phone: (802)-223-7335
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Trail Tips

Travel on Durable Surfaces

If your bike tires make an indent on the trail surface, it is too wet to ride. Come back when the trails have dried out.

Trailhead Information

The best vehicle access to the park is via Spring Street (Parkway Ave on Google Maps) and off of Elm Street/VT-12. Parking is also available at the end of Corse street and Hubbard Park Drive.

The park is also accessible on foot from various neighborhoods around Montpelier.