Posted in All Vermont Hikes, Manchester, Moderate, Spring on Apr 18th, 2010 No Comments »
Had a great 8-mile hike just east of Manchester this week on another of the unusually warm April days we’ve been having. Took what’s called the Spruce Peak trail. To reach this trail (which is very near Bromley Mountain), go about 5 miles east of Manchester Center on Route 11/30 (or 1/2-mile west of the […]
Posted in All Vermont Hikes, Danby/Mt. Tabor/Wallingford, Fall, Manchester, Moderate, Seasons, Southern, Spring, Summer, Winter on Jul 9th, 2009 1 Comment »
Location: Mt. Tabor, VT
Length: 4.0 mi. roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 350 ft.
Difficulty: Moderate
Average Hike Time: 2-2.5 hours roundtrip
Other: As described here, this is a straightforward loop trail that reaches and circles Little Rock Pond, but if you desire you can extend the hike in either of two major ways when you reach the north end of the […]
Posted in All Vermont Hikes, Moderate, Rupert, Southern, Winter on Feb 1st, 2009 No Comments »
As a local weathercaster said, “Unless you plan to just sit on your sofa and whine, this is a perfect weekend to get out and enjoy winter.” Sunny Saturday, cold but not frigid, and a nice coating of fresh snow. So, I grabbed the snowshoes and headed for Merck Forest & Farmland Center on Route […]
Posted in All Vermont Hikes, Fall, Manchester, Moderate, Spring, Summer on Apr 1st, 2008 No Comments »
Location: Manchester, VT
Length: 4.6 mi. roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 600 ft. [750 ft gain, then decline of 150 ft]
Difficulty: Moderate
Average Hike Time: 3-4 hours roundtrip
Notes: 1) Very busy with families and dogs on weekends. 2) This trail is an entry point into the Lye Brook Wilderness and can also be used for longer hikes to reach Bourn […]
Posted in All Vermont Hikes, Fall, Moderate, Spring, Summer, Wardsboro on Apr 1st, 2008 No Comments »
Location: between Arlington and West Wardsboro, VT
Length: 7.8 mi. roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 300 ft.
Difficulty: Moderate
Average Hike Time: 5-6 hours roundtrip
Notes: From Stratton Pond, there are multiple connections between this trail and trails to Stratton Mountain, the Adirondack Trail/Long Trail, Bourne Pond and Lye Brook Falls that can offer much longer hikes and overnight backpacking options. Check […]
Posted in All Vermont Hikes, Fall, Moderate, Southern, Spring, Strenuous, Summer, Townshend on Apr 1st, 2008 No Comments »
Location: Townshend State Forest, Townshend, VT
Length: 3.5 Mile Loop
Elevation Gain: 1100 ft.
Difficulty: Moderate Ascent / Strenuous Descent
Average Hike Time: 3 Hour
From Townshend follow Route 30 2.0 miles North to the Townshend Dam, turning West across the spillway to a ‘T’ where you turn left and pass the Scott Covered Bridge, to bear right and […]