Sight Route 108, Vermont
Smugglers' Notch
A sight in Route 108, Vermont, free to visit and worth about an hour. Best time to go: Late Sep–mid Oct.
Why go
Narrow Route 108 pass squeezed between cliffs and boulders, with short trails to Bingham Falls nearby.
It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Vermont, alongside 3 activities, 2 places to eat and 2 sights. The closest of our other picks is Stowe Mountain Resort, 1.0 mi away as the crow flies.
- Type
- Sight · Nature
- Neighborhood
- Route 108
- Price
- Free
- Time needed
- 1 hr
- Best time
- Late Sep–mid Oct
Nearby
Our closest curated picks, including 4 beyond Vermont. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.
- 1Stowe Mountain Resort
Ski resort on Mount Mansfield, Vermont's highest peak, and Spruce Peak, with a gondola and a skating rink at the Spruce Peak village.
Activity · Stowe · 1.0 mi straight-line - 2Mount Mansfield Auto Toll Road
4.5-mile gravel road to near the summit of Vermont's highest peak, with a short ridge walk on top.
Activity · 2.1 mi straight-line - 3Stowe Recreation Path
Paved 5.3-mile path along the West Branch river from the village toward the mountain, used for walking and snowshoeing in winter.
Outdoors · Stowe · 2.2 mi straight-line - 4Stowe Recreation Path
5.3-mile paved path along the West Branch River with mountain views and footbridges.
Activity · 3.8 mi straight-line - 5von Trapp Brewing Bierhall
The family's Austrian-style lager brewery and beer hall below the lodge, serving schnitzel, sausages and pretzels.
Drinks · Stowe · 4.0 mi straight-line - 6Trapp Family Lodge
Austrian-style lodge built by the von Trapp family of The Sound of Music, with a large cross-country ski and snowshoe trail network.
Stay · Stowe · 4.1 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Smugglers' Notch is a stop on our New England Fall Foliage route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More sights to see in Vermont
2 more curated sights in Vermont. See the full Vermont guide.
When to go
Average daily highs in Vermont run from 24°F in January to 77°F in July; June is usually the wettest month. For Smugglers' Notch itself, we suggest: Late Sep–mid Oct.
Modelled monthly averages for Vermont from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Vermont weather by month.
Getting there
Map links open a live search for Smugglers' Notch, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Address
- 6443 Mountain Rd, Stowe, VT 05672, USA
- Coordinates
- 44.52095, -72.77414
- Destination
- Vermont
Smugglers' Notch: quick answers
How much time do you need at Smugglers' Notch?
Plan on about an hour at Smugglers' Notch. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Smugglers' Notch?
Our pick: Late Sep–mid Oct. Insider tip: Closed to vehicles in winter; RVs and trailers are barred.
Is Smugglers' Notch free?
Yes, we list Smugglers' Notch as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.
Where is Smugglers' Notch?
Smugglers' Notch is at 6443 Mountain Rd, Stowe, VT 05672, USA, in Route 108. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.
Which TripsCircle routes include Smugglers' Notch?
Smugglers' Notch appears on New England Fall Foliage, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
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Plan Vermont
- Vermont travel guide 9 places
- Best time to visit Vermont weather by month
- Vermont to New Hampshire 107 mi straight-line
Lists & regions
Also in Vermont
- Cold Hollow Cider Mill Food
- Ben & Jerry's Factory Activity
- The Alchemist Brewery Drinks
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.