SOUTHERN VT, SITE 51: RETREAT FARM TRAILS

January 6, 2023 Ben Kimball

This map is intended to be used with the site profile text in the TRAIL RUNNING Southern Vermont guidebook (Ben Kimball 2024, UMass Press).

Site 51 Map: Retreat Farm Trails

Suggested Route Distance(s): Route 1: 2.2 Miles; Route 2: 3.2 Miles

The Nature Trail at Retreat Farm in Brattleboro, Vermont (photo by Ben Kimball ©2022) — An appealing, organic swoop along the Nature Trail at the Retreat Farm in Brattleboro

Retreat Farm in Brattleboro, Vermont (photo by Ben Kimball ©2022) — Retreat Farm in Brattleboro, Vermont

Harris Hill ski jump at the Retreat Farm trails in Brattleboro, Vermont (photo by Ben Kimball ©2022) — Harris Hill ski jump in Brattleboro

Ice Pond at Retreat Farm trails in Brattleboro, Vermont (photo by Ben Kimball ©2022) — Ice Pond

Stairs leading up from Nature Trail at the Retreat Farm trails in Brattleboro, Vermont (photo by Ben Kimball ©2022) — Stairs leading up from Nature Trail

Morningside Trail at Retreat Farm trails in Brattleboro, Vermont (photo by Ben Kimball ©2022) — Morningside Trail

Cow tunnel at Retreat Farm trails in Brattleboro, Vermont (photo by Ben Kimball ©2022) — Cow tunnel

Retreat Farm trails in Brattleboro, Vermont (photo by Ben Kimball ©2022) — Retreat Farm trails

The Nature Trail at Retreat Farm trails in Brattleboro, Vermont (photo by Ben Kimball ©2022) — Nature Trail

SOUTHERN VT, SITE 50: MISSING LINK TRAIL

January 6, 2023 Ben Kimball

This map is intended to be used with the site profile text in the TRAIL RUNNING Southern Vermont guidebook (Ben Kimball 2024, UMass Press).

Site 50 Map: MLT

Suggested Route Distance: 3.7 Miles

Fern glade along the Missing Link Trail in Dummerston, Vermont (photo by Ben Kimball ©2022) — Fern glade along the Missing Link Trail in Dummerston

Woman gazing up at the huge ash tree at the current northern end of the Missing Link Trail in Vermont (photo by Ben Kimball ©2022) — Huge ash tree at the current northern end of the Missing Link Trail

Prospect Hill at the current southern end of the Missing Link Trail in Dummerston, Vermont (photo by Ben Kimball ©2022) — Prospect Hill at the current southern end of the Missing Link Trail in Dummerston

Missing Link Trail in Vermont (photo by Ben Kimball ©2022) — Missing Link Trail

Haydock Vista in Vermont (photo by Ben Kimball ©2022) — Haydock Vista

Missing Link Trail access path in Vermont (photo by Ben Kimball ©2022) — Missing Link Trail access path

Prospect Hill Trail in Dummerston, Vermont (photo by Ben Kimball ©2022) — Prospect Hill Trail

SOUTHERN VT, SITE 49: DEER RUN

January 6, 2023 Ben Kimball

This map is intended to be used with the site profile text in the TRAIL RUNNING Southern Vermont guidebook (Ben Kimball 2024, UMASS Press).

Site 49 Map: Deer Run

Suggested Route Distance: 6.3 Miles

Trail through a powerline clearing at Deer Run Nature Preserve in Vermont (photo by Ben Kimball ©2022) — Powerline vista at Deer Run Nature Preserve

Sign at Deer Run Nature Preserve in Vermont (photo by Ben Kimball ©2022) — Preserve sign at the parking area

Lower part of the trail at Deer Run Nature Preserve in Vermont (photo by Ben Kimball ©2022) — Lower part of the trail at Deer Run Nature Preserve

Trail through a sedgy forest understory at Deer Run Nature Preserve in Vermont (photo by Ben Kimball ©2022) — Trail through a sedgy forest understory at Deer Run Nature Preserve

Deer Run Nature Preserve in Vermont (photo by Ben Kimball ©2022) — Deer Run Nature Preserve

West River at Deer Run Nature Preserve in Vermont (photo by Ben Kimball ©2022) — West River at Deer Run Nature Preserve

New trail bridge at Deer Run Nature Preserve in Vermont (photo by Ben Kimball ©2022) — New trail bridge at Deer Run Nature Preserve

SOUTHERN VT, SITE 48: BALD MTN. (Townshend)

January 6, 2023 Ben Kimball

This map is intended to be used with the site profile text in the TRAIL RUNNING Southern Vermont guidebook (Ben Kimball 2024, UMASS Press).

Site 48 Map: Bald Mtn. [NOTE: This trail is temporarily closed due to damage caused by a strong storm in 2023.]

Suggested Route Distance: 3.4 Miles

Bald Mountain Trail in Townshend (photo by Ben Kimball ©2022) — Bald Mtn. Trail in Townshend

Lower part of the Bald Mountain Trail in Townshend (photo by Ben Kimball ©2022) — Lower part of the Bald Mountain Trail

Upper part of the Bald Mountain Trail in Townshend (photo by Ben Kimball ©2022) — Upper part of the Bald Mountain Trail

Vista at the top of Bald Mountain in Townshend (photo by Ben Kimball ©2022) — Vista at the top of Bald Mountain

Middle part of the Bald Mountain Trail in Townshend (photo by Ben Kimball ©2022) — Middle part of the Bald Mountain Trail

SOUTHERN VT, SITE 47: PUTNEY MOUNTAIN

January 6, 2023 Ben Kimball

This map is intended to be used with the site profile text in the TRAIL RUNNING Southern Vermont guidebook (Ben Kimball 2024, UMASS Press).

Site 47 Map: Putney Mtn.

Suggested Route Distance: 5.3 Miles

Northern end of West Cliff Trail near Five Corners on Putney Mountain

Ridgeline Trail between Putney Mountain Road parking lot and the summit

Clearing at the top of Putney Mountain in Vermont (photo by Ben Kimball ©2022) — Clearing at the top of Putney Mountain

Ridgeline Trail just east of and below the summit of Putney Mountain

Recently rehabilitated section of the Ridgeline Trail just east of and below the summit of Putney Mountain

Trail signs at 5 Corners north of Putney Mountain in Vermont (photo by Ben Kimball ©2022) — Trail signs at 5 Corners

Running along Libby’s Way just south of the Putney Mountain Road parking lot

SOUTHERN VT, SITE 46: THE PINNACLE

January 6, 2023 Ben Kimball

This map is intended to be used with the site profile text in the TRAIL RUNNING Southern Vermont guidebook (Ben Kimball 2024, UMASS Press).

Site 46 Map: The Pinnacle

Suggested Route Distance: 3.9 Miles

Ridgeline Trail just south of the summit of The Pinnacle in Vermont (photo by Ben Kimball ©2022) — Ridgeline Trail just south of the summit of The Pinnacle

Woman trail running at The Pinnacle in Vermont (photo by Ben Kimball ©2022) — Trail running at The Pinnacle

Running the Ridgeline Trail just south of the summit of The Pinnacle in Vermont (photo by Ben Kimball ©2022) — Running the Ridgeline Trail just south of the summit of The Pinnacle

Woman at the top of The Pinnacle in Vermont (photo by Ben Kimball ©2022) — Summit of The Pinnacle

Upper half of the Cascade Trail just west of and below the Ridgeline Trail near the top of The Pinnacle

Trail running at The Pinnacle in Vermont (photo by Ben Kimball ©2022) — Running the Ridgeline Trail just south of the summit of The Pinnacle

Trail signs at The Pinnacle in Vermont (photo by Ben Kimball ©2022) — Signs at The Pinnacle

SOUTHERN VT, SITE 45: ATHENS DOME

January 6, 2023 Ben Kimball

This map is intended to be used with the site profile text in the TRAIL RUNNING Southern Vermont guidebook (Ben Kimball 2024, UMASS Press).

Site 45 Map: Athens Dome

Suggested Route Distance: 5.5 Miles

Creature Rock at Athens Dome in Vermont (photo by Ben Kimball ©2022) — Creature Rock at Athens Dome

View from Bear Hill at Athens Dome in Vermont (photo by Ben Kimball ©2022) — Bear Hill vista at Athens Dome

Trail at Athens Dome in Vermont (photo by Ben Kimball ©2022) — Trail at Athens Dome

The camping shelter at Athens Dome in Vermont (photo by Ben Kimball ©2022)

Trail running at Athens Dome in Vermont (photo by Ben Kimball ©2022) — Trail running at Athens Dome

SOUTHERN VT, SITE 44: MUCKROSS/HARTNESS

January 6, 2023 Ben Kimball

This map is intended to be used with the site profile text in the TRAIL RUNNING Southern Vermont guidebook (Ben Kimball 2024, UMASS Press).

Site 44 Map: Muckross

Suggested Route Distance: 4.9 Miles

Muckross Connector Trail in Springfield, Vermont (photo by Ben Kimball ©2022) — Muckross Connector Trail

Trail at Hartness Park in Springfield, Vermont (photo by Ben Kimball ©2022) — Trail at Hartness Park in Springfield

Vista at Hartness Park in Springfield, Vermont (photo by Ben Kimball ©2022) — Vista at Hartness Park in Springfield

Ski Jump site at Hartness Park in Springfield, VT

SOUTHERN VT, SITE 43: NORTH SPRINGFIELD RESERVOIR

January 6, 2023 Ben Kimball

This map is intended to be used with the site profile text in the TRAIL RUNNING Southern Vermont guidebook (Ben Kimball 2024, UMASS Press).

Site 43 Map: North Springfield Reservoir

Suggested Route Distance: 4.8 Miles

Trail at North Springfield Reservoir in Vermont (photo by Ben Kimball ©2022) — Trail at North Springfield Reservoir

Trail across the side of North Springfield Reservoir dam in Vermont (photo by Ben Kimball ©2022) — Trail across the side of North Springfield Reservoir dam

Hiking trail at Springweather Nature Area in Vermont (photo by Ben Kimball ©2022) — Hiking trail at Springweather Nature Area

Springweather Nature Area trails at North Springfield Reservoir

SOUTHERN VT, SITE 42: ASCUTNEY TRAILS

January 6, 2023 Ben Kimball

This map is intended to be used with the site profile text in the TRAIL RUNNING Southern Vermont guidebook (Ben Kimball 2024, UMASS Press).

Site 42 Map: Ascutney Trails

Suggested Route Distance: 3.9 Miles

Running at Ascutney Trails in Vermont (photo by Ben Kimball ©2022) — Running at Ascutney Trails

Ascutney Trails in Vermont (photo by Ben Kimball ©2022) — Ascutney Trails

Mile-long Field at Ascutney Trails in Vermont (photo by Ben Kimball ©2022) — Mile-long field at Ascutney Trails

The Falls at Ascutney Trails in Vermont (photo by Ben Kimball ©2022) — The Falls at Ascutney Trails

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SOUTHERN VT, SITE 51: RETREAT FARM TRAILS

SOUTHERN VT, SITE 50: MISSING LINK TRAIL

SOUTHERN VT, SITE 49: DEER RUN

SOUTHERN VT, SITE 48: BALD MTN. (Townshend)

SOUTHERN VT, SITE 47: PUTNEY MOUNTAIN

SOUTHERN VT, SITE 46: THE PINNACLE

SOUTHERN VT, SITE 45: ATHENS DOME

SOUTHERN VT, SITE 44: MUCKROSS/HARTNESS

SOUTHERN VT, SITE 43: NORTH SPRINGFIELD RESERVOIR

SOUTHERN VT, SITE 42: ASCUTNEY TRAILS

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