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Hike

Bill Ballard Trail

6.8 mi out & back · 872 ft gain · 1,088 ft high point · Moderate

VT · OpenStreetMap contributors

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About this hike

Bill Ballard Trail is a 6.8 mi out and back route climbing 872 ft through the Brigham Hill Historic District area.

Elevation

872 ft of gain round trip.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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5.6 mi from the trailhead
Union Village Dam Picnic Area (Vt)
Campground · VT

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Out: 530 ft up, returns the same way. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

Nearby reading

Brigham Hill Historic District

Map

The route at the trailhead. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.

Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Download the trail and feature data.

At a glance

Length: 6.8 mi
Shape: Out & back
Gain: 872 ft round trip
High point: 1,088 ft
Low point: 610 ft
Difficulty: ModerateFrom 6.8 mi and 872 ft of climbing
Managed by: OpenStreetMap contributors
State: VT
Camps within 15 mi: 2
Trailhead: 43.7254° N · 72.3216° W

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Signal

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Weather

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Thu44°30°Rain And Snow
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Sat42°29°Chance Light Snow
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