Mad River Path – Hosford’s Heart of the Valley Trail

A pathway that connects the historic Waitsfield Village to the towns commercial center and provides access to the Mad River.

The Hosford Heart of the Valley Trail, named after community volunteer Charlie Hosford, is an easy 1.3 mile path that connects the northern end of the Historic Waitsfield Village with the Valley’s commercial center to the south. It is a quiet walk in some areas and bustles with energy in others. It uses sidewalks, graveled paths, boardwalks and packed dirt surface at various points along the trail. The trail travels over an old levee and next to the Mad River as it winds its way to the Bridge Street shopping area. Along the way, users can enjoy access to swimming and fishing, picnic tables as well as views of the river and the picturesque Great Eddy Covered Bridge (c.1833). Visit the Mad River Path Association online for more information