Winooski Footbridge

view of steel suspension bridge and fall foliage over the Winooski River

Region Camel’s Hump, Central Vermont

Length 0.1Miles

Difficulty Easy

Elevation Gain

Vertical Feet

Type

Out-and-Back

Good For Accessibility, Families, Pond or lake

Description

This 224-foot Long Trail suspension bridge, built and maintained by the Green Mountain Club, is accessible from Duxbury Road on the south side of the Winooski River. The bridge is wheelchair accessible from the south side, on Duxbury Road, but there is no parking permitted here. Park about 1.0 mi east on Honey Hollow Road and carefully follow the road back to the bridge (1.0 mi). The bridge is wheelchair accessible and you can enjoy looking at the mountains from the footbridge and enjoying the river running below you. (Wheelchair users may wish to be dropped off at the entrance to the bridge).

Trail Map

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Photo Gallery

view of winooski river footbridge through fall foliage trees

view of Winooski River and footbridge in summer

View of Duxbury Road (Long Trail) from Winooski Footbridge

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Getting There

From Richmond/I-89 Exit 11: Turn onto U.S. 2 East. Turn onto Cochran Road in Jonesville. Just after crossing the Winooski River turn left on Duxbury Road, also called River Road. Continue 2.8 mi to the footbridge.

Parking is available about 1.0 mi east on Honey Hollow Road. (Wheelchair users may wish to be dropped off at the entrance to the bridge).

From Waterbury/I-89 Exit 10: Turn onto VT 100 South from I-89. At the roundabout, turn onto US 2 East/VT 100 South. Turn right on Winooski St to cross the river, then turn right on River Road, also called Duxbury Road. Continue 6.3 mi to the footbridge on the right. Parking is available about 1.0 mi east on Honey Hollow Road. (Wheelchair users may wish to be dropped off at the entrance to the bridge).

Map to Trailhead

Weather Conditions

Weather in Vermont can vary widely, especially in the mountains. Exposure to heat, humidity, rain, wind, snow, cold, and/or thunderstorms can all pose a risk to the hiker. Be sure to get up-to-date weather conditions before starting your hike.

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