Vermont Route 65 (VT 65) is a east–west

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within the town of Brookfield in

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. The western terminus of the route is at VT 12 in Brookfield. Its eastern terminus is at VT 14 in the

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of East Brookfield. VT 65 traverses the

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and provides access to Allis State Park.

Route description

VT 65 begins at an intersection with VT 12 in front of Baker Pond in the town of Brookfield. VT 65 runs east and turns immediately south through dense woods paralleling VT 12. Turning away from VT 12 for a short distance, the route bends southeast, passing a junction with Lamson Pond Road. VT 65 runs southward, reaching a northeastern fork of Allis State Park, intersecting the park access road. At the junction with Bear Hill Road (Township Highway 22), VT 65 turns eastward through a rural section of Vermont, passing the northern shore of South Pond. The route then turns north along West Street, making a quick right off West Street and passing over

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, but no access to the interstate is provided. VT 65 crosses over a small pond on the

into downtown Brookfield. In the section of Brookfield, VT 65 reaches Stone Road, where it turns southeast, passing a junction with Ridge Road. After Ridge Road, the route runs along the southern edges of the ridge, passing some houses and dense woods. After another curve, VT 65 bends northeast and reaches a junction with VT 14 in the

of East Brookfield. This junction marks the eastern terminus of VT 65. From VT 12 to Brookfield VT 65 is an "improved highway" (i.e. graded gravel road). From Brookfield to VT 14 the highway is paved.

Major intersections

References

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