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Hiking at Ascutney State Park

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Trails: Mount Ascutney (elev. 3,150 feet) is crisscrossed by four trails from four different directions and is a popular launching pad for hang gliders. About 12 miles of trails are maintained by the Ascutney Trails Assoc.
Access fee: None
Nearest town: Windsor, VT
Trail map: Day Hiker's Guide to Vermont guidebook available from the GMC
Web site: Ascutney State Park
Points of interest:
Other activities:
Lodging:
Camping:
Weather forecast: Springfield
Tourism info: Mt Ascutney Chamber
Getting to the trail:
Map of local region: Windsor

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Number of ratings: 2
Average rating: 3.00

Trail Name: Ascutney State Park
I have hiked there: Once
I last hiked there in: August, 2005
Trails that I hiked: Pico, Killington,
Favorite trails: Brownsville
Best time to go: Any time
Trail marking: Very good
Trail maintenance: Very good
Rating: 4 stars
What I liked: The vertical of 2400' was a good workout. Beautiful forest that seemed very old but very interesting. The Obervation Tower at the top was nice but Brownsville Rock was a great view and a good place to eat lunch.
What I disliked: Nothing
Additional comments:
Submitted by: ND
from: Warren, NJ
Date submitted: Aug 10, 2005

Trail Name: Ascutney State Park
I have hiked there: A few times
I last hiked there in: June, 2004
Trails that I hiked: Well, the Weathersfield Trail would be the most challenging.
Favorite trails: Weathersfield - I liked Cascade Falls at 1.1 miles. That is a better view than the view from the top.
Best time to go: Summertime
Trail marking: Fair
Trail maintenance: Fair
Rating: 2 stars
What I liked: Was looking to get a hike in before work on Monday
What I disliked: Long hike on the Waterbury Trail with meager views at the top.
Additional comments: I would rather hike Mt. Cardigan in NH 2 times in one day before hiking Ascutney. I ran out of 2 liters of water in my Camel Pak on a 72 degree day. It is a long hike and the top is not that exciting. However, it was a great workout.
Submitted by: SSM
from: Lebanon, NH
Date submitted: June 14, 2004

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