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    Green Mountain Trails

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    220 reviews
     · Pittsfield, Windsor, Vermont · 600 acres
    Hosted by Matthew B.
    Cabin
    · 4 guests max
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    Amazing views
    Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.
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    Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.
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    Hike or bike 2 miles into a completely secluded cabin on 600 acres with panoramic views of the Green Mountains. You’ll arrive to a cozy cabin that can comfortably sleep 2, or up to 4 if needed, equipped with a potbelly stove and basic cooking equipment. The mountain, once a source of wood for the Stanley Tool factory and a site for bridle trails in the summer and Nordic skiing in the winter, is now best known as a the birthplace of the Spartan Race and host of the infamous Death Races, as well being a popular mountain biking destination called the Green Mountain Trails. The trail system boasts 25 miles of flowy trails for all abilities as well as a stone staircase climbing from the base to the top of the trails at Shrek’s Stone Hut. Awake to an incredible sunrise and panoramic Green Mountain views after a night underneath a starry dome unblemished by city lights. Chilly evenings in the hut are easily tempered by a pot belly stove fed by seasoned wood. A built in bunk accommodates two people, but it’s possible to sleep up to four guests.Awake to an incredible sunrise and panoramic Green Mountain views after a night underneath a starry dome unblemished by city lights. Chilly evenings in the hut are easily tempered by a pot belly stove fed by seasoned wood. A built in bunk accommodates two people, but it’s possible to sleep up to four guests.
    What to expect
    Cabin
    You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.
    4 guests max
    Campfires allowed
    Firewood provided, firepit, wood burning fireplace
    Toilet available
    Pit toilet
    No pets
    Potable water available
    Bottled water or jugs
    Bins available
    Compost bin, recycling bin, trash bin
    Cooking equipment present
    Grill over firepit, stovetop or hot plate. Stovetop is the surface of a pot bellied stove.
    No showers
    Bathe in river or stream
    Picnic table absent
    No wifi

    Things to know

    Getting there
    Check in: After 12:00 PM
    Check out: Before 11:00 AM
    On arrival: Head straight to site
    Access: Hike in
    Cancellation policy: Moderate
    Minimum nights: 1 night
    Accepts bookings: 9 months out
    No wheelchair access
    Max 2 vehicles
    During your trip
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    Inclusion policyWe have a zero-tolerance policy against discrimination at Hipcamp. We are committed to helping our Host and Hipcamper communities be inclusive.
    Reviews
    99% Recommend289 Ratings · 220 reviews
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    Madison C.
    2 reviews
    Recommends
    · March 2025
    Amazing stay! It was beautiful and quiet. The hut was well appointed and the wood stove kept the hut warm well into the night. I loved the views of the mountains. I would absolutely recommend it to anyone, and I hope to return sometime once the snow melts to see it in another season!
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    Charles G.
    2 months on Hipcamp
    Recommends
    · March 2025
    Super Cute Cozy Cabin!
    Lovely spot to watch the sunrise and sunset! Matt was an excellent host!
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    Dan S.
    9 months on Hipcamp
    Recommends
    · January 2025
    With kids
    My 12 yo daughter and I made the trek to Shrek during a polar vortex in Jan - it was awesome! The pot belly stove offered the right amount of heat to counter the cold and we benefited from the fantastic views. We loved being off the grid for a couple of nights.
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    Mike B.
    28 reviews
    Recommends
    · January 2025
    Amazing property and land conservation. Wonderful trails throughout with many nice touches of VT Green mountain love. Wonderful experience.
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    Jennifer G.
    13 reviews
    Recommends
    · January 2025
    Great little cabin
    The hike up was relatively easy despite the slushy snow, and over well-marked trails. Once at the top, the views were probably astounding -- it was December, and cloudy/rainy/foggy so I could see only the hint of what was around. That said, the woods below were lovely and full of straightforward trails through a range of birch and pine forest, with plenty of animal tracks in the snow. (Unfortunately I'm a loud hiker, so there was no way I was going to see an actual animal!). The cabin itself was well-stocked with supplies and insulated (as in: you could see the roof insulation and weatherstripping around doors and windows) and had really just the right vibe. I panicked a little when I saw how little firewood there was, but it was more than enough--the potbellied stove is incredibly efficient at warming the space. I do recommend bringing food in mouse-proof containers, as the critters like the warm shelter as much as you do! Probably that's less of an issue in spring/summer. Visitors to the site were friendly and fun to chat with--I imagine it's a blast when the weather's better.
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    Jake H.
    10 months on Hipcamp
    Recommends
    · December 2024
    We had a wonderful stay at Shrek's Cabin. Directions were clear and host was very helpful. Beautiful views from the mountain top. Well stocked with firewood and water. Highly recommend staying here!
    Location
    Pittsfield, Windsor, Vermont, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Wabanaki (Dawnland Confederacy) and N’dakina (Abenaki / Abénaquis) First Nations according to
    Native Land Digital.
    To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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    Hosted by Matthew B.

    Joined in January 2019
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