Discover Burke

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOUR ARRIVAL

If you're planning to visit Burke, Vermont, there are a few things to keep in mind. The weather in Burke can vary greatly depending on the season, so it's important to pack accordingly and be prepared for snow and ice during the winter months. Burke is known for its outdoor recreation opportunities, and visitors should bring appropriate gear for activities such as skiing, hiking, and mountain biking. Many of the local businesses in Burke operate seasonally, so visitors should check hours of operation and be prepared for limited options during the off-season. Additionally, as a rural area, Burke is home to a variety of wildlife, including black bears and moose. Visitors should be aware of their surroundings and take appropriate precautions when hiking or exploring the outdoors. While Burke is a relatively small town, a car is recommended for getting around and exploring the surrounding area, as public transportation options are limited and many attractions are located outside of the town center.

TEMPERATURES

Burke, Vermont temperatures fall below 50F° for 218 days per year. 

SNOWFALL

Burke's average annual snowfall is 217 inches (5,500 mm).

RAINFALL

Burke, Vermont gets 43 inches of rain, on average, per year.

Burke Hollow

Burke Hollow rests in a beautiful glen dotted with homes and farms. There are no retail businesses, but the Burke Town School is located here. In the center of the Hollow is the old meeting house, frequently found in classic Vermont country photographs. Darling Hill, the ridge between Burke Hollow and East Burke, has a number of spectacular views from its maple-lined country lane, and is home to the Vermont Children's Theater and a couple of fine inns and restaurants.

Burke Hollow Road, which connects East and West Burke through Burke Hollow, is a beautiful drive in any season, affording country scenes framed by Mt. Hor and Mt. Pisgah to the northwest and Burke Mountain to the southeast. Mind the road as you take this drive, though. Not only might you come across an occasional moose, but this stretch of road is also popular with bikers and off-season skiers on "roller skis."

Source: Burke Area Chamber of Commerce

East Burke

East Burke is home to Burke Mountain alpine and cross-country ski areas, as well as Burke Mountain Academy; the alma mater of a number of international ski champions. VAST snowmobile trails, which are used as hiking and biking trails during the bad sleddin' seasons, bisect the center of the village. This is the home and heart of Kingdom Trails, the world-class off-road bicycling trail network, which is open for cross-coutry skiing and snow-shoeing in the winter.

The village and its environs boast a number of inns and B&Bs, plus a wide range of accommodations in rentals and condominiums on the mountainside. Among its many services, East Burke offers ATMs, groceries, gasoline, gifts, haircuts and styling, auto repair, and sporting goods and rentals, as well as several food and dining choices--from homemade take-out sandwiches and pizza, to pubgrub, to fine dining with a view.

The beautifully restored Burke Mountain Clubhouse and Library, with its historic lawn and bandstand gazebo, provides a lovely centerpiece to the village with a view of an art gallery beyond the millpond. And that "noise" in the background is Dishmill Brook, rolling swiftly off Burke Mountain and through the village, where it joins the east branch of the Passumpsic River just above the old milldam.
 

Source: Burke Area Chamber of Commerce