Hikers can simply descend, or use the summit as the beginning of a journey of days or weeks. Walking routes in the Mad River Valley can add to your enjoyment. Maps of hiking, biking, boating and back road tours, camping areas and points of interest are available. Back Roads Bike Tours, a detailed guide to routes for intermediate bikers, is also available. Dozens of lakes and ponds provide boat launches and excellent fishing opportunities.
Covered bridges dot the landscape.
One site in Northfield Falls just off Route 12 is unique in the eastern United States. Two covered bridges are just a few yards from each other, and two others are close by. A bridge spanning Sunset Lake in Brookfield floats on pontoons because the depth of the lake makes a pillared bridge impractical. Thousands of young trout crowd small outdoor pools and scramble for food provided by visitors. The river provides numerous scenic views and natural swimming holes as well as canoe and tubing opportunities.