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West Ridge Trail #436

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  2. VT
  3. …Southern Vermont
  4. Green Mountain National Forest
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“A long ridge-walk through the Glastenbury Wilderness. ”

David Smith
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8.1

Miles

13.1

KM

Point to Point

3,580' 1,091 m

High

2,548' 777 m

Low

1,696' 517 m

Up

924' 282 m

Down

6%

Avg Grade (3°)

27%

Max Grade (15°)

Dogs Unknown

Features Geological Significance · River/Creek · Wildlife

Description

This trail starts just south of Bald Mountain, then ascends over the summit. The trail continues northward along the ridge, then turns eastward. It continues until it reaches Goddard Shelter.

Contacts

Local Club: Green Mountain Club

Oct 13, 2026: Green Mountain Club Protects Pieces of the Long Trail in Johnson 

Sep 23, 2026: Green Mountain Club Opens New Route of Long Trail on Belvidere Mountain in Eden 

Sep 16, 2026: Autumn with GMC: Fall Things To Do Near Stowe and Waterbury

Land Manager: USFS - Green Mountain National Forest Office

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  4.5 from 2 votes

#6

in Green Mountain National Forest

#9357

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in Vermont

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Goddard Shelter
Nov 18, 2021 near Arlington, VT
Bickford Hollow Bog on a rainy day.
Apr 8, 2022 near Arlington, VT

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