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Vermont Route 7 to Brandon. At Brandon take Route 73 east for 5.5 miles to Forest Road 32. Turn north on FR 32 (also called Town Hill Road). Turn right onto Forest Road 27 and proceed to parking. You can also proceed on FR 32 (becomes the Goshen-Ripton Rd.) to the Blueberry Hill Inn and Cross Country Ski Center.
General Description: Mountain bike the Hogback Mountain Trail nestled high in the Moosalamoo region of the Central Green Mountains during blueberry picking season around the end of July and early August. The scenic route travels through the Bluebery Management area and leads to spectacular views of the mountains. If you like blueberries..... mmmmmmm and I do! The entire southern end of Hogback Mountain is covered with wild blueberry bushes. Every spring, areas of Hogback Mountain are burned off in order to propagate more fruit. A good map of the Hogback Mountain Trail can be purchased at the Blueberry Inn Cross Country Ski Center. (Blueberry Hill Inn, Goshen - Ripton Road, Goshen VT USA 05733)
The Trails: Hogback Mountain Trail: 3 miles round trip. Average ride time is 1 – 1 ½ hours. The trail begins on Forest Road FR 224 at the Blueberry Management Area. This is an excellent trail for beginner riders who want to advance their mountain bike skills. The trail is comprised of all wide, cross-country ski trails that are well maintained and basically free of obstructions. The trail travels through The Blueberry Management Area where blueberries grow in abundance. There is an elevation gain of only about 400 feet at the beginning of the ride, but stick it out and you will be rewarded. The trail levels out and gently rolls with some gradual ascents and descents, winding through various timber communities, woods, stands of white birch trees and open clearings with scenic views of the mountains to the east and south.
For more information: Green Mountain National Forest Phone: (802) 747-6700
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