Mad River Path – West Greenway

The West Greenway is a 1.2-mile one-way section of the Mad River Path on the west bank of the Mad River in Waitsfield. From the VT 100 and VT 17 junction in Waitsfield, drive 3.8 miles north on VT 100 and turn right onto Meadow Road. The trailhead lot sits on the right just before the Meadow Road bridge over the Mad River. The path runs along hayfields and the river, with several worn side paths down to gravel bars and river pools; stay on the main path and off the adjacent farm fields. Dogs are welcome on leash, but pack out waste. The river reads best for a dip on warm settled days at lower flow; after rain the current picks up fast and footing on the stones gets tricky.