| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Bald Mountain (Bennington), VT |
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 | Trails: |
Bald Mountain Trail, West Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Monday, September 1, 2025 |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
The middle section of the West Ridge Trail is heavily overgrown with fern and hobblebush - you can't see your feet and need to carry trekking poles above your head. There's one really large blowdown on the Bald Mtn Trail, just within the wilderness boundary. |
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 | Comments: |
The West Ridge Trail has a reputation for being dry but there are two springs within a mile west of the Goddard shelter that do have water. You will need patience and a hard-sided scoop or small cup to collect the water. This fact may also be of use for LT hikers who realize that there are no trustworthy and non-seasonal water sources within a mile (or more) of the Goddard Shelter. |
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 | Name: |
Philip Werner |
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 | E-Mail: |
fluffy@sectionhiker.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2025-09-01 |
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 | Link: |
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Disclaimer: Reports are not verified - conditions may vary. Use at own risk. Always be prepared when hiking. Observe all signs. Trail conditions reports are not substitutes for weather reports or common sense. |
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