To see Vermont’s fall foliage at its best, add footbridge to your fall hiking checklist. This footbridge takes you across the Winooski River and grants the walker or hiker sweeping views of Camel’s Hump State Park.
The Winooski River Long Trail Footbridge was built by the Green Mountain Club.
David Lewis/Google review The bridge provides hikers on the Long Trail a safe place to cross the river and head north.
It’s been over 100 years in the making.
Green Mountain Club/Facebook Though legislation was introduced over 100 years ago to build a bridge over the river, the footbridge wasn’t actually built and opened to the public until 2015.
Before the bridge was constructed, it was difficult to get to the other side of the river.
Charles Wohlers/Flickr Hikers either had to walk an additional 3 miles along the roads to continue to go north on the trail, or get a ferry ride from a local farmer to go across the river.
Now, it’s utilized by hikers on the Long/Appalachian Trail almost everyday.
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The suspending bridge is 224-feet long.
Charles Wohlers/Flickr
And it provides gorgeous views of the river and Camel Hump State Park.
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No matter the season, you’ll catch some pretty great views simply by walking across this bridge.
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If time allows, continue to hike through Camel’s Hump State Park .
TripAdvisor/JetBlueDriver The Long Trail is made up of 272 miles of footpath, 175 miles of side trails and nearly 70 primitive overnight sites and shelters. While you certainly don’t have to take on the entire trail, you can enjoy some shorter hikes for a beautiful day trip.
This suspending bridge in off of Highway 2 in Bolton, Vermont is worth the trip if you’re wanting to see some natural beauty from a whole different angle. For other unique fall outdoor activities, check out this canoe trip.
David Lewis/Google review
The bridge provides hikers on the Long Trail a safe place to cross the river and head north.
Green Mountain Club/Facebook
Though legislation was introduced over 100 years ago to build a bridge over the river, the footbridge wasn’t actually built and opened to the public until 2015.
Charles Wohlers/Flickr
Hikers either had to walk an additional 3 miles along the roads to continue to go north on the trail, or get a ferry ride from a local farmer to go across the river.
TripAdvisor/Stephen W.
TripAdvisor/J L W
Nicholas Erwin/Flickr
TripAdvisor/JetBlueDriver
The Long Trail is made up of 272 miles of footpath, 175 miles of side trails and nearly 70 primitive overnight sites and shelters. While you certainly don’t have to take on the entire trail, you can enjoy some shorter hikes for a beautiful day trip.
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