Easy hikes and walks around Jeffersonville

Great way to get up the Notch and avoid most of Route 107

The Grist Mill Covered Bridge, which is also known as the Scott Covered Bridge, the Bryant Covered Bridge, or the Canyon Covered Bridge, spans the Brewster River near the beautiful Brewster River Gorge and falls. This bridge is one of a small number of surviving Burr arch truss bridges in the state and was built in the 19th century. In 1974 it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. There is a nice overlook for the Brewster Falls not far from here, down a short trail if you wanted to leave your bikes and go on a short walk.

The West Farm Trail is located within the Brewster Uplands and loops through the woods northeast of the gorge, past farmlands that are still in use. There are several trails that connect to The Alden Bryan Trail, which parallels the river, and the Brewster Pond Loop, allowing you to lengthen your hike if you choose. Please note that two farms and associated fields on the property are not open to public recreation; they are working farms so please be respectful as you hike around here.

Down a short spur trail are the Brewster River Falls in Brewster River Gorge. This is a great spot to grab your camera and snap a few photographs of these beautiful falls before continuing on your hike.

From the main parking area, you must walk back on the road and through the Grist Mill Covered Bridge. Also known as the Scott Covered Bridge, the Bryant Covered Bridge,or the Canyon Covered Bridge, this bridge is one of a small number of surviving Burr arch truss bridges in the state and was built in the 19th century. In 1974 it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Prospect Rock is a short, but steep, popular, family-friendly hike in the Lamoille Valley just north of Johnson, Vermont. One added benefit of this hike is that you travel along the famous Long Trail, a thru-hike that traverses the state of Vermont. This 2.6-mile round-trip hike begins by a short descent to a marsh before crossing a suspension bridge over the Lamoille River near Ithiel Falls before entering the woods. Once in the forest, you climb at a moderate grade until you hit a rock headwall. The trail begins to switchback steeply up the hillside before finally leveling off near the summit of Prospect Rock. From the flat bedrock overlook at the top, you get fantastic views of Lamoille River and the Sterling Range, making it a great spot to snap some photos and eat lunch.

Great view from the road of the surrounding area. Smugglers' Notch is between Vermont's highest peak (Mount Mansfield), Spruce Peak and Sterling Ridge.

Amazing views all around!