Smugglers Notch VT Status

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Smugglers Notch Forecast

Stay ahead of your adventure plans with the only Open/Closed Forecast for Smugglers Notch (VT 108). This forecast predicts the road's accessibility, helping you to plan your hikes.

Not enough Opening Posts in the log book to create a Forecast.
Since 2025, there has only been 2 Opening Post(s).
Not enough Closing Posts in the log book to create a Forecast.
Since 2024, there has only been 2 Closing Post(s).

See Summary of Open/Close Dates below for an historical overview of opening and closing dates.

Current Conditions

The latest road conditions for Smugglers Notch (VT 108). TrailsNH provides the most up-to-date information on the road's status anywhere, ensuring you are as well-informed as you can be.

Smugglers Notch reported OPEN on May 4th

Smugglers Notch (VT 108)
OPEN May 4th
Open as 5/4/2026, according to a Facebook post from Vermont Tourism
Posted by: ccam87
Reference: facebook.com

See Smugglers Notch (VT 108) Log Book below for a deep dive into the Open/Close Dates.

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Navigate through this interactive map to explore Smugglers Notch (VT 108). This map helps you visualize the OPEN section, understanding of the area, and get directions to Smugglers Notch (VT 108).

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Gates

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South Gate (44.5347,-72.7897)
South Gate (44.5347,-72.7897)

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North Gate (44.5693, -72.7831)
North Gate (44.5693, -72.7831)

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Summary of Open/Close Dates

Here's a quick overview of the historical opening and closing dates for Smugglers Notch (VT 108) by week. This summary provides a glance by Week, at the patterns and variations when the road changes.

Smugglers Notch (VT 108) Log Book

Dive deeper into the Open/Close history of Smugglers Notch with the TrailsNH Log Book. This section, crowdsourced from the local hiking community, includes posts from when the road opened or closed, providing more insights for your planning.

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Post Road Changes

Smugglers Notch (VT 108)
OPEN May 4th
Open as 5/4/2026, according to a Facebook post from Vermont Tourism
Posted by: ccam87
Reference: facebook.com
Smugglers Notch (VT 108)
CLOSED November 3rd 2025
TRAFFIC ADVISORY TRAFFIC ALERT: Due to upcoming weather Scenic VT-108 Smugglers Notch, between Stowe and Cambridge, will be CLOSED at 7PM 11/3/25. It is probable the roadway is closed for the 2025/2026 winter season.
Posted by: Kimball R
Reference: newengland511.org
Smugglers Notch (VT 108)
OPEN May 9th 2025
5/9/2025 VT-108 (Smugglers Notch) between Cambridge and Stowe is now OPEN for the 2025 season. Vehicles over 40-ft and combination vehicles over 45-ft WILL NOT FIT.
Posted by: Kimball R
Reference: newengland511.org
Smugglers Notch (VT 108)
CLOSED December 4th 2024
Dec 4th: Scenic VT-108 Smugglers Notch is CLOSED for the 2024/2025 Winter season
Posted by: Kimball R
Reference: newengland511.org

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