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Trail Update- We’re Open & SVC Updates 4/16/19

WE’RE OPEN! The trails in the banana belt of Vermont are ready to ride/hike/run! Lots of BATS folks were out this warm spring weekend enjoying the trails on Mount Anthony. We’ve cleaned up most of the trails, done some leaf blowing, but still have a few blowdowns to clear. The mountain is surprisingly dry, but […]

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Volunteer for the Wicked Creepy Cyclocross Race

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR THE 13th ANNUAL WICKED CREEPY CYCLOCROSS (CX) RACE We are just over two weeks out from the 13th Annual (a nice creepy number) Wicked Creepy Cyclocross (CX) race, which is a major fundraiser for BATS. This event is not possible without volunteers, and we need you, especially on Saturday, 10/26 for Setup […]

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Hunting Season Reminders and Trail Closures

BATS members, volunteers, and community members, Hunting season for deer begins tomorrow (Saturday). Many BATS Trails are closed to hike/bike/walking during this short window of time for hunting. Please respect the trail closures as our partnerships with landowners are VERY important to keeping the trails open for all. It’s the least we can do to […]

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BATS Pump Track Update and Stay to Stay Weekend

The pump track on Stark Street adjacent to the SVHC trails is open, but there will be an excavator working on the nature playground still. PLEASE stay out of the way! We encourage walking to the pump and not parking in the way, nor on any lawns or the side of the road. This is […]

Last Update:10.9.19
See our Trails Page for trail description and map.
-It is hunting season. Closure signs are posted on the following trails during archery, rifle and muzzleloaders season:
-ALL trails south of SVC
– Snail Trail
-Lower Beacon
-Halloween Tree
-Pump Track = Open. Nature Playground= almost done. Please stay away from machinery/watch for updates from Town on site or in Banner
-SVC land/trail access updates: find on our homepage, News, and emailed to E-News subscribers.
-BLOWDOWNS- Report with approximate trail location, photo, rough diameter of tree, and something in photo for scale to BATSVT@Gmail.com
-TRAIL WORK Days: Posted when possible on our GroupMe Text App, E-News or Facebook.

Thanks for all your help!
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