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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 […]

A Backcountry Film Fest ‘Thank You’

A belated and very large ‘Thank You’ to EVERYONE that volunteered, attended or donated something to the Backcountry Film Festival we co-hosted on January 11th! If you like this event, and can help plan for next year, please email sovtoutdoors@gmail.com ! Planning will have to start by the end of summer. Silvia is stepping down […]

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15TH ANNUAL BACKCOUNTRY FILM FESTIVAL

Calling all winter enthusiasts! Get ready to get goosebumps while you “Ooh!” and “Ahh!” at the impact and importance of our winter wildlands through this collection of short films. The fifteenth annual Winter Wildlands Alliance Backcountry Film Festival will show in Williamstown on Saturday, January 11 at the Brooks-Rogers Recital Hall in the Bernhard Music […]

Trail Updates

Last Update: 4/10/20

Visit vmba.org/covid-19-response/ for updates about trail systems in the VMBA network

See our Trails Page for trail description and map.

-SVC land/trail access updates:  E-News subscribers get updates.

Refer to this News/Blog post for current trail and parking access updates.

–Pump Track = Currently Town Property is closed due to COVID-19 (3/30)

-Trails Conditions:  Avoid when wet or thawing. Using them during this fragile time damages trails and makes more work for our volunteers. See Freeze/Thaw info.

-BLOWDOWNS- Report with approximate trail location (or Trailforks screenshot), 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!
If you volunteered report the hours. Widget at bottom of page.

 

Tag: Southern VT

BATS Trail Access & Parking Update from SVC- Updated 5/13/19

Posted on May 11, 2019May 13, 2019 BATSVTPosted in Blog

Dear BATS Trail Community, As SVC prepares to close, during this time of transition, we have a few updates regarding current trailhead access and parking. Please look to our website, E-News, and Facebook page for updates as access may change again. We will share a press release with an update if necessary. Trail Access and […]

Say What Now? It’s Almost Trail Work Sunday?! 1st & 3rd Sunday’s

Posted on July 13, 2018July 13, 2018 BATSVTPosted in Blog

Like the trails on Mount Anthony? Please come join us and pitch in! 9:30am-12:30pm on the 1st and 3rd Sunday’s of the month. THIS SUNDAY, July 15th. 9:30-12:30. Meet at Camelot Village parking adjacent to Fox Hill Drive off of VT 9 in Old Bennington. Wear appropriate footwear and clothing for trail work. Gloves recommended. […]

BATS October Updates (Hunting Season) Events & Volunteer Opportunities

Posted on September 29, 2017October 7, 2017 BATSVTPosted in Blog

Wow! So it was hot out, and now it’s fall again. Just a friendly reminder that hunting season starts on 10/7. See our tips at the bottom for more information. TRAIL UPDATES: We hope to have new information up at the Southern Vermont College kiosk sometime this month (YAY!), and we will be installing a […]

Bennington Young Professionals BATS Trail Hike and Bike Day- Thank You

Posted on June 16, 2017June 15, 2017 BATSVTPosted in Blog

The BATS Board of Directors would like to thank Dan Strohl of the Bennington Young Professionals for organizing an event this past weekend. We had a group of folks come out to hike and mt. bike on the BATS trail system from the SVC Upper Lot (meeting at the old and soon to be revised […]

The Alchemist to partner for Trail Mix Event

Posted on March 31, 2017 BATSVTPosted in Blog

Exciting Trail Mix Event Update! The Alchemist has officially signed on to partner with SVC and BATS for the upcoming Trail Mix on May 6th! A big thank you to Jen Kimmich and her team.

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