Montgomery’s covered bridges offer a distinctive cultural theme, while its trails and nature preserves provide a different focus. Six covered bridges lie within the town’s boundaries; another spans the boundary with Enosburgh. The bridges are presented as a driving or cycling tour. This selection includes five historic bridges built in the 19th century by the Jewett brothers, as well as a neighboring bridge in Enosburgh.

Covered Bridges in Montgomery

The year each bridge opened and the waterway it crosses help distinguish the individual structures. The Creamery Covered Bridge, also known as the West Hill Covered Bridge or Crystal Springs Covered Bridge, opened in 1883 and crosses West Hill Brook in Montgomery. The Hutchins Covered Bridge also opened in 1883 and crosses the South Branch of the Trout River. The Comstock Covered Bridge opened in 1883 and crosses the Trout River. The Fuller Covered Bridge, also known as the Blackfalls Covered Bridge, opened in 1890 and crosses Black Falls Brook in Montgomery. Three of these bridges opened in 1883, while Fuller dates to 1890.

Pratt Hall and Local History

Pratt Hall adds a specific historic landmark to the covered-bridge theme. The building now known as Pratt Hall was Montgomery’s first church, completed by Episcopalians in 1835. It houses a modest collection of artifacts, documents, and memorabilia, and regularly hosts exhibitions. Pratt Hall’s completion in 1835 predates the bridge openings mentioned here, in 1883 and 1890.

Nature Trails and Preserves

Montgomery’s nature offerings are also clearly defined. The Hazen's Notch Conservation Trust preserves forests, wildlife habitats, natural areas, farmland, soil and water resources, undeveloped open spaces, and non-motorized recreational trails here. This sets the bridges, presented as a driving or cycling tour, apart from the explicitly non-motorized recreational trails. A 2.4-mile trail passes through High Ponds Nature Preserve and Burnt Mountain Conservation Area.

The Hazen's Notch Trails network covers 15 miles and crosses exactly 1,000 acres of private land open to public use. Use is subject to posted closures and landowner conditions; keep these requirements in mind when planning. The 2.4 miles refer to a single trail, while the 15 miles describe the trail network: these are two different measures to consider when planning.

High Ponds Farm is a private nature preserve in Montgomery’s Hazen's Notch area. Visitors can see beavers and wildflowers at Moosewood Ponds. Access is seasonal; check access requirements and trail conditions before your visit.

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