Getting to the Hundred Aker Wood

"The fact is," said Rabbit, "we've missed our way somehow."

DIRECTIONS FROM BOSTON

The Hundred Aker Wood (or The Land) is in South Royalton, Vermont about three hours from Boston.

MAIN DIRECTIONS

Details

Lat/Lon
GET ON I-93 NORTH
  • I-95/128 or 495 will you to 93 from points West of Boston
  • I-91 will take you to I-89 in Vermont. You are on Map A
 
TAKE I-93 NORTH TO NEW HAMPSHIRE
  • about 30 miles from Boston
  • about 20 miles from 128
N42°44.604',
W71°12.540'
CONTINUE ON I-93 NORTH TO JUNCTION OF ROUTE I-89
  • Near Concord, NH
  • about 30 miles
N43°10.230',
W71°31.770'
TAKE I-89 NORTH TO VERMONT
  • about 70 miles .
  • This segment of I-93 is a toll road: 75¢
  • West Lebanon, NH (NH Exit 20) is a good place to buy any last minute supplies, use a bathroom, gas up, or grab a bite to eat.
N43°38.103',
W72°19.762'
CONTINUE ON 89 NORTH TO VERMONT EXIT 3
  • Bethel , Royalton Exit
  • Mile marker 22
  • You are now at (2) on Map B.
N43°49.656',
W72°34.807'
AT THE BOTTOM OF THE EXIT A LEFT ON RT. 107 EAST
  • . You are now at (3) on Map B.
N43°49.621',
W72°34.662'
AT EATON'SUGAR HOUSE A RIGHT ONTO RT. 14 SOUTH
  • . You are now at (4) on Map B.
N43°49.613,
W72°34.002
IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE FOX STAND INN (ON THE RIGHT) TAKE A RIGHT ON A SMALL ROAD
  • About 100 yards on Rt. 14.
  • Road looks like a driveway
  • You are Now at (5) on Map B.
  • This road goes a small, steep railroad tracks and over the White River .
N43°49.383,
W72°33.865'
CONTINUE STRAIGHT ON THIS ROAD OVER A BRIDGE.    
AFTER THE BRIDGE AT THE END OF THE ROAD, TAKE A LEFT AT THE T ONTO ROYALTON HILL RD.
  • You are now at (6) on Map B.
N43°49.361',
W72°34.021'
FOLLOW ROYALTON HILL ROAD TO THE FIRST MAJOR INTERSECTION (WITH JOHNSON HILL RD).
  • About 3.5 miles on Royalton Hill Rd to Johnson Hill Road
  • Royalton Hill road will up a hill , under I-89, turn to dirt , then after a mile go up a long hill.
  • The crossroad comes after the hill levels somewhat.
 
TAKE A LEFT AT THE INTERSECTION (FOUR CORNERS) ONTO JOHNSON HILL RD
  • If you find yourself going down a long hill, you've gone too far on Royalton Hill Rd.
  • You are now at (7) on Map B.
N43°46.795',
W72°35.134'
FOLLOW JOHNSON HILL ROAD TO FISHER ROAD, A VERY SHARP RIGHT MARKED WITH A WHITE SIGN FOR "THE HUNDRED AKER WOOD"
  • On Johnson Hill Road you will go by a large on your right
  • The road will turn right and dip into a gully.
  • At the other end of the gully the road will twist up and left.
  • At the top of the gully there is a very sharp cutback (to the right) onto a very small road.
  • This cutback is marked with a black and white "Hundred Acre Wood" sign nailed to a tree
  • Next to the driveway of a house (belonging to Ronald Rogers) on the right.
N43°46.949',
W72°33.449'
TAKE A VERY SHARP RIGHT ON FISHER RD (AT THE "HUNDRED AKER WOOD" SIGN)
  • .When you take this right you will almost be reversing direction.
  • You are one half mile from Midsummerfest.
  • You are now at (8) on Map B and you should now follow the inset map.
 
ABOUT TWENTY YARDS UP THE ROAD THERE IS A DRIVEWAY TO A HOUSE ON THE RIGHT. STAY LEFT.
  • The house belongs to Tim Murphy.
 
A FEW YARDS BEYOND THE DRIVEWAY THE ROAD CURVES TO THE RIGHT AND THERE IS A ROAD BEARING LEFT. STAY RIGHT.
  • There is a smaller road going straight/left; stay to the right on the larger road.
 
THIRTY YARDS BEYOND THIS IS A TURNAROUND AND TWO DRIVEWAYS. YOU CAN PARK IN THE TURNAROUND
  • Please be careful not to obstruct the road or the driveways.
  • Unpack here and hike (less than a quarter mile ) up the left fork (look for the Pooh's Place sign) to the campsite.
N43°46.410',
W72°32.915'

IF YOU WANT TO DRIVE ALL THE WAY TO THE CAMPSITE,

PLEASE READ THE NEXT NOTE FIRST

Take the leftmost, of the 3 forks (look for the Pooh's Place sign) to the campsite. Stay to the left at all forks until you reach the campsite. You have reached the campsite when you pass through a metal gate. Park immediately after passing through the 2nd gate. The Barn should be visible directly ahead.

IMPORTANT: The road to the campsite is difficult. It is very rutted and it mostly uphill . Also, it is possible that branches may be in the road and trees may scratch your car. If you do decide to drive in to the campsite, your best bet is to stay out of the ruts. Get a running start and keep your momentum going. Please be careful not to spin your wheels, it tears up the road and causes further erosion. If you lose traction, back up and try again. Good clearance and four-wheel-drive help . The trickiness of driving in is compounded by wet ground and darkness. Be careful! I take no responsibility for damage to your car if you try to drive in.

However, recent increased traffic on the road into the campsite has made it more passable than in years past. Most people attending MSF do drive all the way into the campsite.

TNCers may drive all the way down to the hill to the Cabin (unless it is or has been raining) but should move their cars to the Parking Area by Friday afternoon. All other Festers should park in the parking area, though if it is raining, they may drive down to the Barn to unload their gear into the ground floor before parking. Watch out for the Standing Stone!

YOU MADE IT!!!

WELCOME TO MIDSUMMERFEST

MAP A:
I-93 to I-89 Vermont Exit 3

MAP B: I-89 to MSF Site

Map is continued on next page.

MAP C: MSF Site