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Bald Top
West Fairlee, VT, Fairlee, VT
Trailheads, measurements, times, distances, and maps are all approximate and relative to the hike(s) as shown below.
Looking up the Cross Rivendell Trail on the way to Bald Top
Route: Cross Rivendell Trail
After hiking in the Breadloaf area, I decided to check out another new-to-me peak in Vermont.
This section of the Cross Rivendell Trail started off as an old farm road with excellent footing. Awhile later, it turned off into the woods and became more of a trail proper, still with great footing. There weren't any particularly steep areas, thanks to switchbacks, however there was still enough to get the heart beating in the hot and humid weather.
Nearing the grassy summit, the trail rejoined a grassy road. The summit area featured hazy views in multiple directions - I suspect it would be a really nice place to visit on a crisp, late autumn day. While I probably found the highpoint on the north knob of the summit, I didn't bother to bushwhack to the actual highpoint on the southern knob (perhaps about 14 feet taller).
| Hike Ratings |
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Getting To Trailhead: |
Easy |
| Destination: |
Bald Top |
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Length: |
Moderate |
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Steepness: |
Moderate |
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Navigation: |
Easy |
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Views: |
Excellent |
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Crowds: |
Minimal |
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| Hike Stats |
| Date Hiked: |
Sunday, June 27, 2010 |
| Hike Commenced: |
4:11 PM |
| Parking Elevation: |
840' |
| Destination: |
Bald Top |
| Ascent Commenced: |
4:11 PM |
| Summit Reached: |
4:52 PM |
| Time Elapsed: |
00:41 |
| Trailhead Elevation: |
840' |
| Summit Elevation: |
1,776' |
| Distance: |
1.9 miles |
| Vertical Gain: |
986' |
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| Hike Ended: |
5:36 PM |
| Hike Time Elapsed: |
01:25 |
| Hike Distance: |
3.8 miles |
| Hike Vertical Gain: |
1,036' |
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The Cross Rivendell Trail trailhead on Blood Brook Road
Hazy views from Bald Top
Directions to trailhead: Take US 5 South from Fairlee. Take a right onto Route 244. Upon reaching the shore of Lake Fairlee, take a right onto Blood Brook Road. The Cross Rivendell Trail crossings this road just past a horse farm. The gated trail on the right leads to Bald Top. There is limited roadside room for parking.
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