Muckross State Park

Having just opened in 2016, this 204-acre state park is one of the newest additions to Vermonts park system.

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Muckross State Park Details

Having just opened in 2016, this 204-acre state park is one of the newest additions to Vermonts park system. At the moment, visitors can only explore the park on foot, as there are no formal roads or trail systems. However, that should not stop you from seeing the breathtaking landmarks in this park, including an 80-foot waterfall from the Black River.

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Nearby Points of Interest Around Muckross State Park

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0.6 mi away

Eureka Schoolhouse

Built in 1785 on the banks of the Black River, this structure is the oldest surviving school in Vermont.

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Toonerville Rail-Trail

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Stellafane Observatory

Perched atop Breezy Hill in Springfield, this historic observatory dates back to the early 1920s.

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Connecticut River

Winding for 406-miles through Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Connecticut, this is the longest river in all of New England.

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Herricks Cove IBA

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