Activites & Area
Located just 5 miles outside of Manchester, Hill Farm is ideally situated for exploration and relaxation. Our guests can choose from a broad and diverse range of nearby activities from hiking and biking the Taconic mountain trails to skiing at nearby peaks to fly fishing on the Battenkill River. For those who prefer to relax, the area offers a wide array of great shopping, arts, history and dining experiences.
HIKEING
Outdoor Recreation
Lye Brook Falls Trail
Head out on this 4.5-mile out-and-back trail near Manchester Center, Vermont. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 15 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and snowshoeing, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are April through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.
Equinox Mountain
Discover this 6.3-mile out-and-back trail near Arlington, Vermont. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 57 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are May through October. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.
Crooked Ram
Food & Bev
Lye Brook Falls Trail
The Crooked Ram is a vibrant restaurant offering three distinct dining experiences: The Cafe, The Dining Room, and The Yard. They serve a variety of high-quality, locally-sourced food including biodynamic wines, fine cocktails, wild-fermented beers, Vermont cheeses, and New England oysters. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, designed to bring people together over exceptional food and great music, creating an unfussy, ingredient-driven, and conversation-friendly vibe.
