here's another that is missing a thread.
looks like it's just 1.6 miles from Vt. 9 (road to Bennington)
here's another that is missing a thread.
looks like it's just 1.6 miles from Vt. 9 (road to Bennington)
Trust me. Its a 1.6 mile up from the road. Here's a picture:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/39376463@N02/3751624395/
Yep, definitely uphill the whole way...
Not if you're SOBO like I'll be.
both sides are switchbacks. no big deal
they look good but aren't very functional. i walk up the side of the steps
They were solid when I was there but they do force you into a stride that is a bit off for me if that is what you mean by functional.
I thought the stone stairway was pretty gnarly, some huge rocks. Helps against erosion as well, if it were bare ground going up that slope with that much grade and the amount of foot traffic it gets the trail would be horrible.
I remember a couple of years ago heading down to RT 9 (from the North) in a lightning/thunder/hail storm. It was right on top of us. I was getting splashed in the face as the water streamed down that steep stone work. I also remember singing "Singing in the Rain" as I got soaked to the skin. Nothing like a good day on the trail!!
You are never too old.
How is the area around this shelter for tenting? Is there room, and if so how much?
Room for 3-4 tents in the area in front of the shelter.
Cosmo
Most tenters head to the large tenting area behind and to the right (facing the shelter). It's almost split into two areas back there and should hold close to ten tents.
Stayed here this past weekend, before heading to goddard. Post holed the whole way. There were alot of people turning around because of the snow, but i had just driven two hours so i had to hike.