Tucker Mountain
Spectacular 360-degree views, forests, wetlands, meadows, flowers and wildlife—Tucker Mountain Town Forest has it all. Here are rich recreational opportunities for all seasons: hiking, cross-country skiing, hunting, and riding mountain bikes, horses, snowmobiles, and off-road vehicles.
The Town Forest is home to the two highest points of land in Newbury, Tucker Mountain at 1,690 ft. and Woodchuck Mountain, 1,750 ft. Stonewalls wind through the woods marking old pastures where trees now grow tall. On Tucker’s open summit where sheep and cattle once grazed, the stone walls are a reminder of the past.
The stewardship of this treasured natural preserve is in the hands of the Tucker Mountain Town Forest Management Committee. This all-volunteer community group works with the Town of Newbury, volunteers, the Vermont Land Trust, and state agencies to sustain and improve the mountain for all to enjoy, now and into the future. They are well supported by the Friends of Tucker Mountain, a non-profit organization that manages donations and grants and supports volunteerism and education.
Directions to the Tucker Mountain Town Forest
East entrance at 1576 Tucker Mountain Road. Approaching from the east, drive west from the West Newbury, VT post office 1.6 miles on Tucker Mountain Road to an orange gate and park in parking lot on the right. Using your GPS? If it tells you to drive east-west over Tucker Mountain Road, note that the road is washed out and nearly impassable.
West entrance at 3352 Tucker Mountain Road. From the West side, head north from the village of East Corinth, VT for 1 mile and turn right on Thompson Rd. In 1 mile, Thompson Rd. becomes Bowen Road. Continue .6 miles on Bowen Road to Tucker Mountain Road on the right. Follow Tucker Mountain Road 1 mile to its intersection with Woodchuck Town Trail and an orange gate. The parking lot is just across the road from the only house at that location.
