Location: Northwest Vermont, near the capital city of Montpelier
Length: 8 miles (12.9 km)
Time To Allow: 1/2 hour

Description/Highlights/Points of Interest

Route 108, The Smuggler's Notch Road, winds through Vermont's Mansfield State Forest. Located along this short but unforgettable byway are scenic pullouts and parking areas for sightseers, hikers, and rock climbers. Fall is a dramatic season along this byway, and the first signs of snow bring skiers from around the world to cross-country and downhill ski in the Smuggler's Notch Resort.

Travel Season/Dates

Fall foliage season is the ideal time to travel this byway. During the winter months this steep, serpentine road is impassable to vehicles.

The following organization offers trips in Vermont:

Grand Autumn New England
Tauck World Discovery
Enjoy four two-night stays in the classic destinations of autumn New England! Our longest fall foliage excursion gives you more time to explore spectacular landscapes vibrant in color, steeped in historical attractions, and brimming with charming "Americana." Travel from New York City through the states of New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut for the quintessential journey through autumn New England.