Name: West Ridge Trail #436
Rating: 4.5

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This trail starts just south of Bald Mountain, then ascends over the summit. The trail continues northward along the ridge, then turns eastward. It continues until it reaches Goddard Shelter.

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Local Club: Green Mountain Club

Nov 15, 2024: Walking Home from the LT

Nov 14, 2024: Goodbye Pit Privies! The Conversion to Composters Is Complete

Nov 5, 2024: Strategic Conservation Plan Adopted for Long Trail System Protection

Land Manager: USFS - Green Mountain National Forest Office

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4.5 from 2 votes

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in Green Mountain National Forest

#8945

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4.5 from 2 votes

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Apr 7, 2022

David Smith

12.1mi — 5h 10m

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West Ridge Trail #436

“A long ridge-walk through the Glastenbury Wilderness. ”

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13.1

Point to Point

3,580' 1,091 m

2,548' 777 m

1,696' 517 m

924' 282 m

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