Located in North Bennington, this trail network is dog-friendly and features gorgeous views of the surrounding farms and mountains. Trail length varies.
There are several hiking trails in Emerald Lake State Park. Check out the Vista Trail, which is a steady climb with awesome views of the lake, or the lake trail which takes along the water.
Drive to the top of Mt. Ascutney and then hike the summit trails and up to the fire tower. This is a 2-mile loop. You can also hike to the top, which is much longer.