4.4 miles
Distance
585 ft
Climb
-594 ft
Descent
1,156 ft
High Point
-9 ft
Altitude change
812 ft
Altitude min
943 ft
Altitude start
935 ft
Altitude end
-27.4%
Grade max
27%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
3,757 ft
Distance flat

Easy 4 mile loop starting and ending from the SVC fieldhouse

Detailed Description
Easier BATS loop is a 4 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Bennington Vermont. This mountain bike primary route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 9 trails. This route climbs 585 ft with a max elevation of 1,156 ft then descends -594 ft.

Trail Issues on Route

  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 2 trails (newest: Oct 29, 2025)
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Stats

  • Distance
    4 miles
  • Avg time
    30 min 28 sec
  • Altitude min
    812 ft
  • Altitude start
    943 ft
  • Altitude end
    935 ft
  • Climb
    585 ft
  • Descent
    -594 ft
  • Grade max
    -27.4%
  • Grade min
    27%
  • Distance climb
    2 miles
  • Distance down
    2 miles
  • Distance flat
    3,757 ft

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Details

  • Riding area
    Mount Anthony
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Other Activities
    • E-Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Bike type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Moderate

Directions

  1. Walk west on Hayfield.
  2. Continue for 90 meters.
  3. Walk west on Hayfield.
  4. Continue for 200 meters.
  5. Walk south on Carriage Road.
  6. Continue for 200 meters.
  7. Walk south on Everett path.
  8. Continue for 20 meters.
  9. Walk southeast on Everett path.
  10. Continue for 100 meters.
  11. Walk southwest on Everett path.
  12. Continue for 20 meters.
  13. Walk southwest on Everett path.
  14. Continue for 10 meters.
  15. Walk south on Everett path.
  16. Continue for less than 10 meters.
  17. Walk north on Everett path.
  18. Continue for less than 10 meters.
  19. Walk east on Everett Ballcourt.
  20. Continue for 10 meters.
  21. Walk southeast on Everett Ballcourt.
  22. Continue for 300 meters.
  23. Walk southeast on Everett path.
  24. Continue for 20 meters.
  25. Walk southeast on Hops and Vines.
  26. Continue for 30 meters.
  27. Walk southeast on Hops and Vines.
  28. Continue for 100 meters.
  29. Walk south on Three Fields.
  30. Continue for 20 meters.
  31. Walk south on The Green Man.
  32. Continue for 300 meters.
  33. Walk southwest on The Green Man.
  34. Continue for 90 meters.
  35. Walk north on The Green Man.
  36. Continue for less than 10 meters.
  37. Make a left U-turn to stay on The Green Man.
  38. Continue for 10 meters.
  39. Walk southeast on The Green Man.
  40. Continue for 70 meters.
  41. Walk south on The Green Man.
  42. Continue for 30 meters.
  43. Keep left to take Three Fields.
  44. Continue for 100 meters.
  45. Walk southeast on Three Fields.
  46. Continue for 50 meters.
  47. Walk southeast on Three Fields.
  48. Continue for 100 meters.
  49. Walk southeast on Three Fields.
  50. Continue for 200 meters.
  51. Walk southwest on Hogan Logging Road.
  52. Continue for 200 meters.
  53. Walk west on Hogan Logging Road.
  54. Continue for 30 meters.
  55. Walk southeast on Hogan Logging Road.
  56. Continue for 30 meters.
  57. Turn left onto Flat Tire.
  58. Continue for 30 meters.
  59. Walk south on Flat Tire.
  60. Continue for 30 meters.
  61. Walk south on Flat Tire.
  62. Continue for 70 meters.
  63. Walk east on Flat Tire.
  64. Continue for 300 meters.
  65. Walk east on Flat Tire.
  66. Continue for 200 meters.
  67. Walk north on Flat Tire.
  68. Continue for 30 meters.
  69. Walk west on Three Fields.
  70. Continue for 200 meters.
  71. Walk northwest on Three Fields.
  72. Continue for 200 meters.
  73. Walk east on The Green Man.
  74. Continue for 100 meters.
  75. Walk southwest on The Green Man.
  76. Continue for 100 meters.
  77. Walk north on The Green Man.
  78. Continue for 100 meters.
  79. Walk north on Three Fields.
  80. Continue for 30 meters.
  81. Walk north on Three Fields.
  82. Continue for 30 meters.
  83. Walk north on The Green Man.
  84. Continue for 10 meters.
  85. Walk north on The Green Man.
  86. Continue for 10 meters.
  87. Walk north on Three Fields.
  88. Continue for 60 meters.
  89. Walk north on Three Fields.
  90. Continue for 50 meters.
  91. Walk north on Three Fields.
  92. Continue for 10 meters.
  93. Walk north on Three Fields.
  94. Continue for 20 meters.
  95. Walk southeast on Hops and Vines.
  96. Continue for 30 meters.
  97. Walk northeast on Hops and Vines.
  98. Continue for 200 meters.
  99. Walk north on Hops and Vines.
  100. Continue for 300 meters.
  101. Walk north on Hops and Vines.
  102. Continue for 800 meters.
  103. Walk northwest on Hops and Vines.
  104. Continue for 500 meters.
  105. Walk northwest on Monument Avenue.
  106. Continue for 200 meters.
  107. Walk southwest on Old Farm Road.
  108. Continue for 200 meters.
  109. Walk south on Old Farm Road.
  110. Continue for 200 meters.
  111. Walk north on Hayfield.
  112. Continue for less than 10 meters.
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    Hops and Vines
    Oct 29, 2025 @ 2:01pm (America/New_York)
    Oct 29, 2025
    		Fantastic riding! Some variable leafy coverage.
    Everett path
    Oct 29, 2025 @ 2:01pm (America/New_York)
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    		Seasonal fluffy leaf coverage masking some trail features, but otherwise fabulous, as usual. Improved signage since last year!
    Everett Ballcourt
    Oct 29, 2025 @ 2:01pm (America/New_York)
    Oct 29, 2025
    		Seasonal fluffy leaf coverage masking some trail features, but otherwise fabulous, as usual. Improved signage since last year!
    Three Fields
    Sep 11, 2025 @ 10:12am
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