Green Mountain National Forest

Green Mountain National Forest is a national forest located in Vermont, a forest area typical of the New England/Acadian forests ecoregion. The forest supports a variety of wildlife, including beaver, moose, coyote, black bear, and white tailed deer. It also supports an abundant variety of bird species, such as wild turkey and ruffed grouse. The forest, being situated in Vermont’s Green Mountains, has been referred to as the ‘granite backbone’ of the state.

The forest was established in 1932, as a result of uncontrolled overlogging, fire and flooding.[3] It consists of 399,151 acres (1,615.31 km2); and is the biggest contiguous land mass in the state. If Finger Lakes National Forest, which is managed as a unit of the Green Mountain National Forest, is included within it, GMNF is one of only two national forest northeast of the Pennsylvania-New Jersey barrier; the other being the White Mountain National Forest. Split into the southwest and central areas, GMNF has a total of eight wilderness areas. These were designated by Congress beginning with the Wilderness Act of 1964 to be areas off limits to mechanized gear down to and including bicycles.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_Mountain_National_Forest
http://www.fs.usda.gov/greenmountain

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Harmon Hill

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Harmon Hill is a popular hike outside of Bennington along the Long Trail / Appalachian Trail to an overlook above Bennington.

Harmon Hill

Harmon Hill

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Harmon Hill is a relatively short hike along the Long Trail to an overlook over Bennington, VT.

Grout Pond

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Grout Pond is a gem in Vermont's Green Mountain National Forest. This 84-acre pond is a popular destination for camping, hiking, paddling, and fishing.
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Location: Grout Pond is located in Stratton, Vermont, within the Green Mountain National Forest. The pond is accessible via Kelly Stand Road, a scenic dirt road that winds through the forest
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Recreation: Grout Pond offers a variety of recreational activities, including camping, hiking, paddling, and fishing. The pond is surrounded by 12 miles of multipurpose non-motorized trails, making it an ideal destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts

Camping: The Grout Pond Campground has 12 reservable sites, including tent sites and drive-in sites for small RVs. The campground is open year-round

Hiking: The 2.7-mile loop around the pond is a moderate hike that takes about an hour and a half to complete. The trail is relatively flat and suitable for families
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Paddling: Grout Pond is perfect for kayaking or canoeing. The pond is 28 feet deep, so the water can be chilly, but refreshing on a hot summer day.

Fishing: Grout Pond is home to a variety of fish species, including smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, and yellow perch.

Wildlife: Grout Pond is surrounded by a diverse ecosystem, including mixed conifer and hardwood forests, wetlands, and wildlife. The pond is home to a variety of plant and animal species, making it an ideal destination for nature enthusiasts.

Access: Grout Pond is accessible year-round, but the road leading to the pond may be closed during winter months. Visitors can park in the day-use area and hike in to the pond.