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SaveBennington trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has shared hundreds of photos from this region. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Dirtbiking, ATVing/Offroading, Winter Fat Biking, E-Biking and Horseback. Trails here are often rocky, faint trail and loose. Scenery includes caves, summits and views. Common trail features include pump tracks, rock gardens and jumps. Many trails are family friendly and kid friendly. Popular destinations include Mount Anthony and Woodford State Park.
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- Mountain Bike
57 trails
- E-Bike
6 trails
- Gravel Bike
17 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
7 trails
- Horse
3 trails
- Hike
71 trails
- Trail Running
69 trails
- Dirtbike/Moto
10 trails
- ATV/ORV/OHV
10 trails
Region Details
- 18
- 26
- 13
Region Status
Open as of Jan 31, 2026
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 71
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 57
- Trails E-Bike
- 6
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 17
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 7
- Trails Horse
- 3
- Trails Hike
- 71
- Trails Trail Running
- 69
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 10
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 10
- Trails Snowshoe
- 2
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 1
- Total Distance
- 66 miles
- Total Descent
- 14,342 ft
- Total Vertical
- 2,894 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 3,548 ft
- Reports
- 421
- Photos
- 101
- Completed Counter
- 4,238
Sub Regions
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Mount Anthony
- 16
- 22
- 11
Popular Bennington Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 4.4 • 1 mile • 58 ft • 237 •
Highly rated popular blue difficulty family friendly singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 58 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 4.0 • 1,096 ft • 67 ft • 219 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 4.0 • 3,330 ft • 65 ft • 210 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 65 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 4.0 • 2,434 ft • 71 ft • 200 •
Popular blue difficulty family friendly singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 71 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 4.0 • 2,720 ft • 38 ft • 188 •
Accesses southern trails from Southern Vermont College
• 90 ★ 4.7 • 4,170 ft • 200 ft • 181 •
Built in 2020 finished in 2021. Used primarily to climb to Mountain Dew
• 90 ★ 2.5 • 2,133 ft • 90 ft • 177 •
From South to North. Starts at the gravel road by the Southern Vermont College Maintenance shed, climbs to new water tank, passes by the mansion cascades and water fountain, and then descends to the Carriage path and Halloween Tree trail.
Bennington Mountain Bike Routes
10 miles • 1,477 ft • 15 • Loop •
Park at the Fieldhouse on Mansion Drive. Do a sort of figure 8 going north towards the cave trail, loop...
6 miles • 743 ft • 8 • Loop •
This is a nice quick one hour loop that covers the BATS southside. Park at the fieldhouse and bike up...
6 miles • 837 ft • 10 • Loop •
Best loop for the Southside of BATS. Park at the fieldhouse and head out towards Green Man, up Flat Tire,...
2 miles • 63 ft • 2 • Point to Point •
Climb your way up to the top of Jacobs' Ladder from the Flat Tire/Running Bear area. From there it's a...
5,115 ft • 15 ft • 1 •
Climb up to the top of Grimes and then descend back down to the fieldhouse parking area
5 miles • 752 ft • 2 •
Quick hour loop hitting some of the favorite BATS trails. Grimes Grind > Mountain Dew > Hops and...
Photos of Bennington Mountain Bike
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Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Hops and Vines | Oct 29, 2025 @ 2:01pm (America/New_York) Oct 29, 2025 | Ideal | MilesBike8 | ||
| Everett Ballcourt | Oct 29, 2025 @ 2:01pm (America/New_York) Oct 29, 2025 | Ideal | MilesBike8 | ||
| Everett path | Oct 29, 2025 @ 2:01pm (America/New_York) Oct 29, 2025 | Ideal | MilesBike8 | ||
| Snail Trail | Oct 29, 2025 @ 2:01pm (America/New_York) Oct 29, 2025 | Ideal | MilesBike8 | ||
| Lower Beacon | Oct 29, 2025 @ 2:01pm (America/New_York) Oct 29, 2025 | Ideal | MilesBike8 | ||
| Initial Rock | Oct 7, 2025 @ 5:04pm (America/New_York) Oct 7, 2025 | Dry | Ilovermontbiking | ||
| Grimes' Grind | Sep 11, 2025 @ 10:12am Sep 11, 2025 | Ideal | Tcraiglinz FCTPT | ||
| Mountain Dew | Sep 11, 2025 @ 10:12am Sep 11, 2025 | Ideal | Tcraiglinz FCTPT | ||
| Jacobs Ladder | Sep 11, 2025 @ 10:12am Sep 11, 2025 | Ideal | Tcraiglinz FCTPT | ||
| Running Bear | Sep 11, 2025 @ 10:12am Sep 11, 2025 | Ideal | Tcraiglinz FCTPT |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ri15J0ac4l | vote | poi | activity #105191322 | Oct 4, 2026 @ 6:23am Oct 4, 2026 |
| OGEswj | ridden | trail | activity #103935420 | Sep 16, 2026 @ 12:39pm Sep 16, 2026 |
| trailforks | add | video | activity #103832605 | Sep 15, 2026 @ 2:31am Sep 15, 2026 |
| LMCxGo4n | wishlist | region | activity #103048529 | Sep 4, 2026 @ 2:52pm Sep 4, 2026 |
| vanlifegal | ridden | trail | activity #103017201 | Sep 4, 2026 @ 6:07am Sep 4, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Really wonderfully designed flow trail -... | Aug 8, 2025 @ 10:45pm Aug 8, 2025 | ||
| trail | Wonderful easy flow trail - great for all... | Aug 8, 2025 @ 10:42pm Aug 8, 2025 | ||
| trail | More of a blue square, tech wise, until the... | Aug 8, 2025 @ 10:41pm Aug 8, 2025 | ||
| trail | This trail is all about (very scenic)... | Aug 8, 2025 @ 10:38pm Aug 8, 2025 | ||
| trail | Very fun climb trail. Built so well, that it... | Aug 8, 2025 @ 10:36pm Aug 8, 2025 |
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Epic Ride Climb 2k11 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge12 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge0 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k11 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge12 awarded -
Descent 100k Badge0 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
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| Bennington Pump Track | skill park | Bennington |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 57 | 33 miles | 6,539 ft | 15 miles | 1,430 ft | #4,197 | #31 | 90 | 415 | 19 | 2,950 | |
| E-Bike | 6 | 3 miles | 1,227 ft | 2 miles | 1,043 ft | #7,642 | #45 | 158 | 15 | 147 | ||
| Gravel Bike | 17 | 9 miles | 1,886 ft | 4 miles | 909 ft | #2,668 | #16 | 15 | 3 | 14 | ||
| Winter Fat Bike | 7 | 4 miles | 541 ft | 1 mile | 594 ft | #2,887 | #23 | 9 | 1 | |||
| Horse | 3 | 7 miles | 2,936 ft | 6 miles | 1,814 ft | #2,505 | #7 | 11 | ||||
| Hike | 71 | 66 miles | 14,341 ft | 31 miles | 2,894 ft | #3,544 | #12 | 9 | 416 | 8 | 366 | |
| Trail Running | 69 | 65 miles | 14,291 ft | 31 miles | 2,894 ft | #3,378 | #12 | 2 | 415 | 6 | 57 | |
| Dirtbike/Moto | 10 | 6 miles | 1,089 ft | 2 miles | 568 ft | #1,149 | #1 | 17 | 1 | |||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 10 | 6 miles | 1,089 ft | 2 miles | 568 ft | #869 | #3 | 17 | ||||
| Snowshoe | 2 | 1 mile | 420 ft | 4,341 ft | 302 ft | 2 | 2 | |||||
| Nordic Ski | 1 | 5,013 ft | 289 ft | 3,068 ft | 266 ft | 2 | 51 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Bennington?
Bennington has 2 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Bennington?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Bennington are:
- Mountain Dew (4.4/5)
- Jacobs Ladder (4.2/5)
- Hops and Vines (4.2/5)
- Lower Beacon (4.1/5)
- Grimes' Grind (4.1/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Bennington?
There are 11 parking locations listed in Bennington. The most popular parking spots are:
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What is the longest trail in Bennington?
The longest trail in Bennington is Broad Brook at 5.6 km. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Bennington?
The best hiking trails in Bennington are:
- Long Trail - Southern Terminus
- Zaphod's Run
- Melville Nauheim Shelter Trail
- Campground Trail
- Long Trail - Congdon
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Bennington?
The best trail running trails in Bennington are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Bennington?
Bennington has a total of 71 trails. Of those, 57 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Bennington to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Bennington?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Bennington is Zaphod's Run with 147 m of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Bennington?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Bennington is Broad Brook with 364 m of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Bennington?
Bennington supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Dirtbiking, ATVing/Offroading.
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What bike services are there in Bennington?
The following bike services are available in Bennington:
- Bike Shop (1)
- Trail Association (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Bennington?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Bennington is Zaphod's Run with an average grade of 14%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Bennington?
Yes, there are 4 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Bennington. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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Are the trails open in Bennington?
The overall region status for Bennington is Clear / Green. Out of 48 trails:
- Clear / Green: 37
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 5
- Significant Issue / Amber: 6
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Can I ride an ebike in Bennington?
Yes, Bennington supports e-bike riding. There are 6 trails in Bennington that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Bennington?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Bennington are: View all mountain biking routes in Bennington.
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What is the highest summit in Bennington?
The highest summit in Bennington is Houghton Mountain at 941 m elevation.
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What are the top sights to see in Bennington?
There are 3 notable sights in Bennington. Some of the top sights include: Explore all points of interest in Bennington.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Bennington?
The most popular Strava segments in Bennington are:
- Green Man (368 athletes)
- Jacobs Ladder (350 athletes)
- Mtn Dew (312 athletes)
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Are there local clubs or events in Bennington?
There are 1 local clubs or associations listed in the Bennington directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Bennington?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Bennington are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Bennington?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Bennington are:
- String Cheese (2.5/5)
- Lil' Cheddar (4/5)
- Hospital Trails (1/5)
Activities
Trails
Points of Interest
- Melville Nauheim Shelter Camping
- Congdon Shelter Camping
- Halloween Tree Sight
- Initial Rock Sight
- Valley of Vermont Overlook Viewpoint
- Trailhead Information
- Trailhead Information
- Everett Cave Sight
- Zaphod's Overlook Viewpoint
- Bald Mountain Summit
- Houghton Mountain (941 m)
- Spruce Peak (924 m)
- Scrub Hill (889 m)
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