There's far from a shortage of stunning landscapes to see when you're in the Green Mountain State. Since the options are endless, we've put together the following natural wonders road trip in Vermont for you to reference when you'd like to check out some of the many views that make the state so special. This includes spectacular waterfalls, impressive gorges, breathtaking mountain views, and much more. Read on to learn about the following Vermont's natural wonders just waiting for you to explore!
Use this map to get started on your trip to see Vermont's natural wonders.
1. Camel's Hump
During this best road trip in Vermont, you'll start by visiting Camel's Hump. As you can see, it's an interesting sight and a great hike - especially when the foliage is peaking!
2. Lake Dunmore, Brandon
Lying at the base of central Vermont's Mt. Moosalamoo, Lake Dunmore is the gateway to Green Mountain National Forest. It's easy to see why it's considered one of Vermont's natural wonders.
3. Lake Ninevah, Mt. Holly
The next stop on this natural wonders road trip in Vermont is Lake Ninevah - a well-kept secret in the Eastern Vermont Gateway region. Only about a dozen cottages grace the shore of the 170-acre lake. The rest is protected land under the care of the Ninevah Foundation, a local land conservancy.
4. Quechee Gorge
Quechee Gorge State Park is one of the most popular of Vermont's natural wonders. The focal point of the park is the gorge that drops as far as 165 feet to the rapids of the Ottauquechee River. It'll be easy to why this stop is part of this natural wonders road trip in Vermont.
5. Moss Glen Falls, Granville
Moss Glen Falls is one of the many natural wonders of Vermont. You can pull over on Route 100 and get some great pictures of this stunning landscape in the Green Mountain State.
6. Above ground caves at Smuggler's Notch.
Come prepared with your flashlight during this stop on your epic natural wonders road trip in Vermont.
7. Bingham Falls, Stowe
Near the caves at Smuggler's Notch, you'll find another one of Vermont's natural wonders. Weather pending, bring your swimsuit and take a dip in the colorful water too.
8. Balancing Rock, Elmore
The Balancing Rock, located in the Elmore State Park, sits at the edge of a ledge and there's at least a 50-foot drop just behind it. This impressive site makes it one of the natural wonders of Vermont.
9. Lake Willoughby, Westmore
The most famous of the Barton area’s lakes, known for its steep, startling beauty and deep, cold water. There are rentals for your enjoyment from cottages, to inns, to fully furnished lake houses. There is an abundance of camping, boating, and miles of hiking trails to enjoy if you'd like to spend more time exploring this last stop on your natural wonders road trip in Vermont.
Have you been to any of these natural wonders featured in this Vermont road trip? Let us know in the comments section. Feel free to also share what you think the best road trip in Vermont is too.
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