Smuggler’s Notch SP

Stowe, Vermont

Vermont Atlas and Gazetteer

Map 45 F2

 

To get there:

Drive to the turnout immediately North of the height-of-land on Highway 108 in Smuggler’s Notch, South of Jeffersonville and North of Stowe.

Contact:

Smuggler's Notch State Park

Box 7248, Mountain Road

Stowe, VT 05672

(802) 253-4014

 

Vermont Department of Forests

Parks and Recreation

St. Johnsbury District

1229 Portland Street

Suite 201

St. Johnsbury, VT 05819-2099

(802) 751-0110

 

Green Mountain Club

4711 Waterbury-Stowe Road

Waterbury Center, VT 05677

(802) 244-7037

Maps are available from the GMC (Green Mountain Club) for $3.95 for non-members, $3.15 for members

 

Description

At the South end of the turnout you will find the path. You will walk among some very large boulders that mark the area known as Smuggler’s Cave. This area is rumored to have been a stash for contraband during the War of 1812. It can be fun to wander around the rocks and explore through the notch. You can spend your day here or use it as starting point to join the Long Trail and wonder to Sterling Pond or beyond.

 

Once through you will see the white signs for the Long Trail. Cross the road uphill from the turnout.

Fees and Hours of Operation

Parking and access are free.

Mountains

MT Mansfield.