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Bald Mountain
Townshend, VT
Trailheads, measurements, times, distances, and maps are all approximate and relative to the hike(s) as shown below.
Bald Mountain Trail
I had been curious about Bald Mountain for some time - I had seen it mentioned numerous times on various hiking sites, however I hadn't seen any photos or first hand reviews. The day after a 70 degree January day, I decided to give it a shot.
There wasn't a soul to be found anywhere around the park. The second crossing over the Negro Brook was certainly a pain, as the rocks were submerged in the rushing water. After a few minutes of looking around, I found a few logs across the brook downstream.
Most of the hike is moderately pitched, with the exception of a short, steep section near the summit.
Upon reaching the summit, I was greeted with strong views of both the west and east. Though often described as a loop, the downhill trail was marked closed, thus forcing me to go back down the same trail.
| Hike Ratings |
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Getting To Trailhead: |
Easy |
| Destination: |
Bald Mountain |
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Length: |
Moderate |
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Steepness: |
Difficult |
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Navigation: |
Easy |
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Views: |
Excellent |
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Crowds: |
Minimal |
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| Hike Stats |
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Date Hiked: |
January 7, 2007 |
| Hike Commenced: |
9:37 AM |
| Parking Elevation: |
475' |
| Destination: |
Bald Mountain |
| Ascent Commenced: |
9:39 AM |
| Summit Reached: |
10:25 AM |
| Trailhead Elevation: |
560' |
| Summit Elevation: |
1,680' |
| Vertical Gain: |
1,230' |
| Hike Ended: |
11:44 AM |
| Hike Distance: |
3.4 miles |
| Hike Vertical Gain: |
1,435' |
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Bald Mountain Trail trailhead
Looking east over Putney Mountain at Mt. Monadnock
Directions to trailhead: Townshend State Forest is across the West River (west of it) from Route 30. The trailhead is across the road from the main park building.
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