A Walk on the Kingsbury Greenway

On one of the recent gorgeous days, I went out for a walk on the Kingsbury Greenway, near Rt. 100 between Waitsfield and Warren. The path starts at the parking area at the Kingsbury Park, just off Rt. 100 on the left after the Golden Lion. There are a couple access points to the Mad River near where the trail starts. It was already hot, and the river looked so inviting, but the path called. I still had a couple miles to walk before a swim.

Starting off, the trail led me through a sunny wooded area, following the river downstream. A few people were picnicking at one of the picnic areas between the path and the river. I crossed over the Clay Brook Bridge, watching the brook join with the larger river. Following the path, I climbed the stairway built by a crew from the Vermont Youth Conservation Corps. Suddenly I was out in the full sun, walking through a meadow and up to meet the road. A cautious look in both directions-- left, right, left--and I was across. 

The Kingsbury Farm was visible just over the green steel bridge as I continued down a wide dirt road toward the Snowmaking Pond. Blue sky above, sun shining, all kinds of wildflowers along the path...it was beautiful!

The path actually goes around the entire pond, so I was able to get many beautiful angles!

The water in the pond looked refreshing, but unfortunately not swim-able. I had to make it back to the river. Back along the path, back across Rt. 100, back over the bridge...

...and finally back to the river for a dip! Ahhh...a bit chilly at first, but lovely. A successful walk and swim on a beautiful day.