Trail Running in the Northeast Kingdom
The Wildflower Inn sits on 300 acres on Darling Hill in Lyndonville, Vermont, and you can run from your door. Farm roads, mown field loops and steep woods trails all start at the inn. High school teams from across the Northeast Kingdom race cross country here in the fall.
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Farm roads
Quiet farm roads run around the property, with long views across the valley. They are the easy miles: steady footing, gentle grades, good for a shakeout or a recovery day.
PAW
PAW (Paths Around Wildflower) is our field loop, mown paths through the meadows and groves around the inn. It is soft underfoot and runnable in any shoe.
Wild Paw
Wild Paw is the hard one. It heads into the woods and has some very steep pitches, with a signed spur to the waterfall. Bring trail shoes and expect to hike a few of the climbs.
Where the high schools race
Local cross country teams run their meets on our fields and trails, including Lyndon Institute, Lake Region and Hazen. The course starts and finishes in the field by the gazebo.
After the run
Breakfast and dinner are downstairs. Our restaurant is open 365 days a year, and the Trailside pub pours local beer. In season, the heated saltwater pool is waiting.
Teams and clubs
We have 27 rooms and suites, including suites with two to four bedrooms, so a team or a run club stays together. Call 802-626-8310 and we will set it up.
Frequently asked
Can I run right from the inn?
Yes. Farm roads, the PAW field loop and the Wild Paw woods trail all start on the property.
Is there something for an easy day?
Yes. The farm roads and PAW are gentle. Wild Paw is the steep option.
Do high school teams really race here?
Yes. Local cross country meets are held on our fields and trails in the fall.
Can a team or club stay together?
Yes. Our suites have two to four bedrooms. Call us for group stays.
Book Your Stay or call 802-626-8310
