In 2011, when Tropical Storm Irene passed over the Bettis Autoland property, the landscape was changed dramatically. Vermont River Conservancy worked with FEMA and Vermont’s Agency of Natural Resources to buy the land and remove the old cars and trash, making sure it would be safe for visitors, wildlife, and people downstream. Thanks to years of dedication and partnership with groups like White River Partnership, today the area is protected and open to the public.
Visitors can park, walk along a trail to a picnic area and river access spot, and enjoy the flowing waters of the Upper White River. Please stay on the trail due to contamination of the soils. When you visit, please help keep the site clean. Pick up after your dog and pack out your trash.
This project made possible thanks to the support and partnership of:
From Route 100/Route 125 intersection in Hancock village, travel south approximately 0.7 miles to Bettis Autoland and Salvage Yard at 475 Vermont Rt, 100. The access is a public right-of-way between the office and garage of Bettis Autoland. Past the first gate at the property boundary is a small parking area on the left. A second gate is locked to exclude motor vehicles. The public trail continues from this gate. Please stay on the designated trail to protect vegetation and soil.
