Connecticut River Timber Road

Connecticut River Timber Road traces Vermont’s eastern spine along a network of active logging roads that have hauled timber down to the river mills for over 150 years. The route weaves through paper company lands and state forests, past massive log landings and through clearcuts that offer surprising views of New Hampshire’s White Mountains across the Connecticut River valley. Key waypoints include the abandoned Lyman Falls Dam and several primitive boat launches that loggers still use to float timber downstream during spring freshets.

Easy to moderate driving suitable for stock high-clearance vehicles, though active logging means sharing narrow roads with loaded timber trucks—pull over and wave when you hear them coming. Spring mud season can close sections, and hunting season brings heavy traffic from October through December. Most land is private timber company property, so respect posted boundaries and stick to main routes. Dispersed camping allowed in designated areas along the river, with excellent fishing and paddling opportunities during summer months.