The highway has a curvaceous ascent along the City Stream branch of the river to the town center of Woodford; during the ascent, the highway intersects the Appalachian Trail and Long Trail. VT 9 reaches the source of City Stream at Big Pond and summits the Green Mountains.
The highway travels a winding path along the City Stream branch of the river to reach the town center of Woodford. It crosses the Appalachian Trail and Long Trail as it ascends. VT 9 reaches the headwaters of City Stream at Big Pond and reaches the summit of the Green Mountains.