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| Visit the High Ponds Farm The High Ponds Farm is a privately-owned nature preserve and stewardship demonstration site located in the Hazen's Notch Area of Montgomery, Vermont. The High Ponds Farm is open to the public on a limited basis. Directions The entrance to the High Ponds Farm is on the Rossier Road, 2 miles east of Montgomery Center [8 miles west of Lowell, Vermont] off of Route 58, the Hazen's Notch Road. After leaving the Hazen's Notch Road, bear right at the fork in the Rossier Road near the grey house, drive uphill through the main gate and continue straight ahead to the parking area by the information sign board. Please park "facing in" towards the mountain so that as many cars as possible can fit in the small parking lot. Note: Several other driveways leave the main road. These driveways are not open to the public. Please Observe These Rules May 15 - November 15: Area open sunrise to sunset. Only walking allowed. Dogs must be on leash. Hike along several miles of gentle woods roads past numerous beaver ponds that support a rich diversity of wildlife. Along the way you'll find places to stop for a picnic and to enjoy the view. More rugged trails lead to the summit of Burnt Mountain which offers spectacular views from its open, rocky crest.
Hazen's Notch Conservation Lands The High Ponds Farm is one of two preserves that make up the 500-acre Hazen's Notch Conservation Lands. The other preserve is the 100-acre Bear Paw Pond Conservation Area.
Hazen's Notch Association The High Ponds Farm is one of over 30 privately owned properties in the Hazen's Notch area of Montgomery which allow limited public access and that are managed by the Hazen's Notch Association, a non-profit conservation organization. |