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Secrets of Tucker Mountain
Newbury, VT
Difficulty: Moderate
Special Features: Natural
Walking Conditions: Trail
Duration: 1:15
Season: May-Oct
Description
Discover the secrets of the Newbury Town Forest on Tucker Mountain – signs of logging and farms long gone, gorgeous trees, ferns and other fauna, and a lovely stream with a special bridge to uncover – just follow the clues to see what you discover!
Directions
This Quest starts at the parking area at the East Entrance to Tucker Mtn, Town Forest, 1576 Tucker Mountain Road, West Newbury, VT. Approaching from the east, drive west from the West Newbury post office 1.6 miles on Tucker Mountain Road to an orange gate. Park in the well-marked parking lot on the right.Using your GPS? It may take you erroneously to the West Entrance and tell you to drive from west to east over Tucker Mountain Road from the West Entrance. That road is not maintained and is impassable. Follow the alternate route around the mountain to the village of West Newbury and proceed as above.