The route begins at an intersection with VT 105 in the town of Sheldon, serving as a road connecting to Lake Carmi State Park.

Known as State Park Road, VT 236 runs north as a two-lane rural road through Sheldon, passing several local farms and residences in the area.

Soon reaching the northeastern edge of the park, VT 236 turns north and intersects with Marsh Farm Road, which serves as the main road through the state park.

The route turns northeast after Lake Carmi State Park, crossing through fields and farms in Franklin.

[3] However, VT 236 winds northeast through the farms of Franklin and soon reaches the hamlet of East Franklin, reaching a junction with VT 120 (Lake Road).