Things to Do around Bennington

Bennington, Vermont, offers a range of outdoor activities including hiking, road cycling, jogging, and touring cycling. The region is situated between the Green Mountains and Taconic Mountains, providing diverse terrain for these sports. More than 10 routes are available, with an average rating of 4.33 stars from over 200 visitors.

Hiking trails in Bennington can be found throughout the region, including sections of the Appalachian and Long Trails. The Bennington Area Trail System (BATS) on Mount Anthony offers over 12 miles (19 km) of multi-use trails. For more information, consult the Hiking around Bennington guide.

Yes, Bennington offers easy hiking trails suitable for beginners and families. The Mile-Around Woods and the Robert Frost Trail provide scenic and accessible routes. The Easy hikes around Bennington guide provides specific recommendations.

Bennington features several road cycling routes that explore the scenic landscape and historic covered bridges. These routes often connect parts of the natural landscape with local history. Details on specific routes are available in the Road Cycling Routes around Bennington guide.

Bennington provides various trails suitable for jogging and running. The Bennington Area Trail System (BATS) offers multi-use trails on Mount Anthony. For detailed options, refer to the Running Trails around Bennington guide.

Yes, touring cyclists can find routes in Bennington that often pass by historic covered bridges like the Burt Henry, Silk Road, and Paper Mill bridges. These routes offer a blend of natural scenery and historical points of interest. The Cycling around Bennington guide can assist in planning.

Bennington's trails offer views of the Green and Taconic Mountains, including Mount Anthony. Hikers can access sections of the Appalachian and Long Trails, with Harmon Hill providing views of Bennington and into New York State. Woodford State Park and Lake Shaftsbury State Park also offer scenic natural settings.

Bennington's outdoor routes are well-regarded on komoot, with more than 200 visitors having shared their experiences. The available routes have an average rating of 4.33 out of 5 stars. There are 13 total routes recorded for the region.

Yes, organizations like the Green Mountain Club Bennington Section actively maintain sections of the Appalachian and Long Trails. The Bennington Area Trail System (BATS) also works to maintain and expand the multi-use trails on Mount Anthony.

Bennington offers opportunities for winter sports such as cross-country skiing and snowshoeing at locations like Prospect Mountain. The region also provides access to the V.A.S.T. snowmobile trail network for winter recreation.

For tourism-specific inquiries, the Bennington Welcome Center can be reached at (802) 447-2456. The Southwestern Vermont Chamber of Commerce also serves as a tourism information resource and can be contacted at 802-447-3311.