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Putney Mountain Hawk Watch


Highlights:

Short, easy hike to nice views. Hawks in abundance during migration season.
Near:Putney, VT
Scenery:
Distance:1 miles round trip
Elevation Gain:200 ft
Hike Time:1 hours
Difficulty:Easy
Trail Condition:Well maintained trail
HikeType:Loop


Summary: A short hike that is good for families, as it's not too hard. Bird lovers will enjoy the spring and fall hawk migration seasons. From parking take the white blazed Ridgeline Trail to the summit. It follows a well defined woods road. Return this way or bear left on a short blue blazed trail then turn left (south) onto the yellow blazed trail and take it back to your car.
Trailhead: From I-91: take exit 4 (Putney). go north on rt 5 into the town of Putney. In the center of town make a left onto Westminster West Road and follow for about 1 mile. Look for West Hill Road on left and take that road for another few miles. Look for Putney Mountain Road on right and take that road (dirt) for a few more miles until you reach the high point. There will be a parking area off to the right through the trees. (Lat:42.99654 Lon:-72.59853)
Trail Guides for Putney Mountain Hawk Watch:
100 Classic Hikes of the Northeast
by Jared Gange  (Hunnington Graphics)

Best Seasons: Year-Round
User Groups: Hikers,
Ranger Contact: Town of Putney (802) 387-5862
Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Brian Sniatkowski, who has posted  43 other hikes on this site
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