Sucker Brook Hollow Country Park

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A wooded trail crosses Sucker Brook and connects to the scenic view at Five Tree Hill.
Trail Activity
Hiking Snowshoeing
Length
1.10 miles, One Way
Difficulty
Moderate
Town
Williston (VT)
Surface
Packed Earth/Dirt, Boardwalk/Bog Bridging
Pets
Permitted
Fees
No

Description

The Sucker Brook Hollow Country Park is named after the Sucker Brook River which runs under the first foot bridge on the trail. Shortly after crossing this bridge you will come across a shorter second foot bridge over a basin which once held the Sucker Brook until a severe storm caused it to jump its banks in 1985 to where it is today. This caused significant erosion in the surrounding area. In 2003 the town hired an engineering firm to develop plans to help stabilize the channel. The project was completed in 2008 and included re-vegetating the area, a new stone lined channel, and a new flood plain.

Large and majestic beech, white pine, and maple trees can be seen along the trail giving clues as to where the now forested landscape used to be wide open pastureland. From the parking area, it is just over one mile to the viewpoint on Five Tree Hill. The trail connects to the Five Tree Hill Trail and eventually to the Schmoker Connection and Mud Pond Conservation Area.

Other Information

Trail Rules:

  • Pack OUT what you packed IN
  • No camping or fires
  • No motorized vehicles
  • Dogs must be on a leash or under voice control
  • No mountain biking
  • Hunting Prohibited

Trail Manager

For more information, visit the Town of Williston website or contact:

Williston Conservation Commission
7900 Williston Road
Williston, VT 05495
Phone: (802) 878-6704
trailsteward@willistonvt.org
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Trail Tips

Plan Ahead and Prepare
Make a Plan B before you head out the door. If the parking lot is full when you arrive at the trailhead, go to your second destination.

Trailhead Information

The Sucker Brook Hollow Country Park is located at 5035 St. George Road (US-2A).

From the intersection of US-2 and US-2A, head south on US-2A for approximately 2.7 miles. The parking area and trailhead will be on your left.

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