An Introduction to Underhill

Underhill is uniquely situated on the “rock rib” of Vermont (the Green Mountain Range), and the town boundary includes the undeveloped western slope of Mount Mansfield, the highest mountain in Vermont 

From the time the earliest settlers arrived in the spring of 1786, the settlement grew out along the valleys and along rivers and streams. One area is called The Flats while the eastern portion parallel to Mt. Mansfield is called Underhill Center. These two areas are almost like separate towns due to the geographical constraints of mountain, hills and water. 

In 2000, 50% of recent residents came from elsewhere in Chittenden County, 10% from elsewhere in Vermont, 40% from another state and 1% from outside the US.

Underhill State Park

• An extensive camp ground with lean-tos, tent sites, laundry, and hot showers;
• A network of trails, including a part of the Long Trail;
• Overnight shelters/camping facilities located on the Long Trail;
• Twin Brooks Tenting Area on the Long Trail.

Proctor Maple Research Farm
Proctor Maple Research Farm, a satellite laboratory of UVM near the State Park is open to the public for walking and skiing.

Mills Riverside Park
The Mills Riverside Park in Jericho and Underhill is open dawn to dusk. Its fields provide space to outdoor sporting and other events, while the forest provides walking, hiking and ski trails.  

Pleasant Valley
The Pleasant Valley corridor is popular with cyclists and tourists, especially during foliage season. Several guidebooks present the loop Pleasant Valley—Route 15 as a bicycle tour.

Crane Brook Area
The Crane Brook Area is popular for hiking, biking, skiing, and riding. The town owns 95 acres.

Tennis courts and swimming pool
The town maintains a recreation area at the corner of Stevensville and Pleasant Valley Roads. There is a swimming pond, there are two tennis courts and picnic facilities, all managed by the town’s Recreation Committee. A lifeguard is hired for the summer and swimming lessons are provided for young children. When possible, the pond is used for skating.