Molly Stark Byway
Vermont Route 9 for 48 miles over the Green Mountains between Brattleboro and Bennington, past Hogback Mountain and Woodford.
Also known as Molly Stark Scenic Byway; Vermont Route 9
- Length48 miles[2]
- Drive time2 hours[2]
- RoadsVermont Route 9[2]
- Start and endBrattleboro to Bennington[2]
- Fees and passesNone for the byway[2]
- Best seasonNot verified
- SurfaceNot verified
- Vehicle notesNot verified
- Seasonal closuresNot verified
Before you go
Road status and weather can change quickly. Check the official road-conditions link before you go.
Facts last checked against the sources on October 29, 2026.
About the drive
The Molly Stark Byway follows Vermont Route 9 for 48 miles across southern Vermont between Brattleboro and Bennington. It traces the route General John Stark's army took home to New Hampshire after the Battle of Bennington in 1777.
From Bennington and its battle monument the road climbs through the Green Mountains to Woodford, the state's highest village, then on to Wilmington and Molly Stark State Park. East of Wilmington, the Hogback Mountain overlook looks out over three states before the road drops toward covered bridges and Brattleboro.
We haven't verified a route line for this byway yet, so the map shows the stops only.
Stops along the way
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Brattleboro Museum & Art Center
Art museum in Brattleboro at the east end.
Official information · 42.8509, -72.55664 · about 0.2 mi from the route line
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Hogback Mountain Overlook
Roadside view over three states east of Wilmington.
Official information · 42.86703, -72.7876 · about 0.3 mi from the route line
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Molly Stark State Park
State park in Wilmington named for the byway's namesake.
Official information · 42.85107, -72.80905 · about 0.3 mi from the route line
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Woodford State Park
Mountain park near Woodford, Vermont's highest village.
Official information · 42.88758, -73.07177 · about 0.0 mi from the route line
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Bennington Battle Monument State Historic Site
Obelisk marking the 1777 Battle of Bennington.
Official information · 42.88922, -73.21562 · about 0.4 mi from the route line
Stops are listed in order along the route; the numbers match the map. Stop locations come from the National Park Service, the U.S. Geological Survey place-names database, the stop's own official page or, where noted in the data, OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors).
Food along the way
Farmers markets within about 25 miles
- Walloomsac Farmers' MarketBennington, VT · about 2.4 mi from the route
- Cambridge Valley Farmers MarketCambridge, NY · about 11.3 mi from the route
- Berkshire Grown Winter Farmers' Market- Williamstown, MA · about 11.7 mi from the route
- Northfield Farmers' Market, MA · about 11.9 mi from the route
- North AdamsNorth Adams, MA · about 12.1 mi from the route
Markets keep their own seasons and hours, so check with the market before you go. Find more in the Farmers Market Finder.
Farms along the way
- East Mountain FarmFarm store · Williamstown, MA · about 9.7 mi from the route
- Shoestring FarmCsa · Colrain, MA · about 9.8 mi from the route
- Sweet Morning FarmOrchard · Leyden, MA · about 10.1 mi from the route
- Dancing Bear FarmOrchard · Leyden, MA · about 10.9 mi from the route
- Maple House B&B Aubuerge D'ErablesSpecialty · Rowe, MA · about 11.0 mi from the route
- Coyote Hill FarmFlower · Bernardston, MA · about 11.6 mi from the route
72 farms in our directory are within about 25 miles; these are the closest. Farm stands and pick-your-own seasons vary, so check with the farm before you go.
Keep exploring
Scenic drives nearby
- Mohawk Trail Scenic BywayMA · about 16 mi away
- Mohawk Towpath BywayNY · about 45 mi away
- Connecticut Route 7 Scenic Road (Kent to Canaan)CT · about 75 mi away
- Lakes to Locks PassageNY · about 80 mi away
- The Battle Road Scenic BywayMA · about 86 mi away
- Mad River BywayVT · about 87 mi away
More scenic drives in Vermont
Food and farms in the area
Sources
- Vermont Scenic Byways 2025 brochure (Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing) (checked 2026-10-29)
- America's Byways: Molly Stark Scenic Byway (FHWA state byway page) (checked 2026-10-29)
- Route line: U.S. DOT scenic byways map service (geo.dot.gov), retrieved 2026-10-29.
Written by VanillaGoods from the cited official sources. This is a drive to know, not a ranking. Road status and weather can change quickly; check the official road-conditions link before you go.
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