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Big Branch Brook, Griffith Lake, and Baker Peak

Rutland Vermont Hikes

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Big Branch Brook, Griffith Lake, and Baker Peak - Rutland Vermont Hikes

Midway between Rutland and Manchester Depot. A two- or three-day backpack circuit through the heart of the Big Branch Wilderness; a full day for stronger hikers. Special attractions: Griffith Lake, views from Baker Peak, and campsites in a vanished town.

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Trail Statistics & Information
Activity Type: Hiking
Nearby City: Rutland
Length: 13.4 total miles
Elevation Gain: 1,400 feet
Trail Type: Loop
Skill Level: Intermediate
Season: Spring, Summer, Fall
Local Contacts: Manchester Ranger District, 802-362-2307
Local Maps: USGS Danby quad.
Topo Map: Big Branch Brook, Griffith Lake, and Baker Peak Topographic Map
Guide Book: Hiking Vermont Guide Book
Driving Directions: View Guide
Trail Directions: View Guide
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Recent Trail Reviews

IrishMadHatter Rating:
Date of Trip: 8/9/2008
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Thia is an okay hike. It takes about 4 hours round trip. This is the third…

Weather Conditions

  1. Today
    Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.

  2. Tonight
    Clear. Lows in the lower 30s. Light and variable winds.

  3. Sunday
    Sunny. Highs in the upper 40s. Light and variable winds.

  4. Sunday Night
    Clear until midnight...then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s. Light and variable winds...becoming southeast around 10 mph after midnight.

About This Trail Guide

Hiking Vermont
Hiking Vermont

by Larry Pletcher (Falcon Publishing)

On the hiking paths of Vermont signs are not very common. Hikers need to know the right topographica…

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