Quick stop
August 12, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 19 °CThis tank kept banging around and it isn't cheap. Had to lock it down.
This tank kept banging around and it isn't cheap. Had to lock it down.
I stealth camped just before the USFS road to Arlington. It's still another 4 miles to the next shelter and it is 4:30pm. I hiked 12 LT miles and 3 miles from Manchester. 15 miles is a good day,Read more
I was being very ambitious thinking I would hike 21 miles today. I got moving at 7am, as soon as the daylight permitted. I based that decision on the trail conditions from the day before. CompletelyRead more
Finally leaving behind slow drivers and local roads.
Better view of Manchester. Back on the trail in sunny skies, finally.
This was a Revolutionary War battle, in which the militia played a very significant role in the fight against the British. The British were desperate for supplies and sent troops to Bennington, whereRead more
Yes! Everyone told me this is a beautiful place, and I got here in perfect weather. Next stop, Stratton Mountain, 3 miles forward (and up).
I'm at the top. This is the last high mountain I'll climb for the rest of the hike. I climbed the fire tower, and got this view. The fall colors are starting to show.
The rain held off and it is a great day to hike. Only a couple hours left. I'm slowing down to enjoy it.
You see that line on the map? That's it! I was sure I would make it, but it feels real good to get here. I have a leisurely 3 miles back to meet Neal, then I will sit for two days before coming home.
You might also know this place by the following names:
Bennington County, Бенингтън, বেনিংটন কাউন্টি, Condado de Bennington, Bennington konderria, شهرستان بنینگتن، ورمونت, Comté de Bennington, Bennington megye, Բենինգտոն շրջան, Contea di Bennington, ベニントン郡, Bennington Kūn, Hrabstwo Bennington, بیننگٹن کاؤنٹی, Comitatul Bennington, Беннингтон, Округ Бенингтон, Беннінґтон, بینینگٹن کاؤنٹی، ورمونٹ, Condado han Bennington, 本寧頓縣