Lower Beacon

Bennington · Vermont

1.3 mi

Distance

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Net Elevation

14 min

Est. Time

Peak Elevation

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Difficulty

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Conditions

Cloudy
69°
65°
77°
10 mph
Gust25 mph
5:40 AM
8:18 PM
Wet

2.1" of rain expected today.

Trails are likely very muddy. Consider postponing

5.2 in forecast rain in the next 48 hours33% top-layer soil moisture

This looks like a wetter week around the trail, with 3 days showing meaningful rain chances.

Best Window This Week

Friday

a high near 76°F, little expected rain, 13% rain chance

Forecast data via Open-Meteo.

About This Trail

Lower Beacon is a 1.3-mile mountain bike trail near Bennington, Vermont. RidePal maps this trail for mountain biking with a singletrack surface. Key stats include an estimated ride time of 14 min, which helps when comparing it with nearby Bennington rides. Use the RidePal map to view the full trail route, compare nearby options, and plan around local riding conditions in Bennington.

Mountain Biking in Bennington

Bennington is one of the mountain biking hubs in Vermont, with mapped trail coverage on RidePal. Use Lower Beacon as a starting point to compare nearby routes by distance, difficulty, surface, elevation profile, and ride time.

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Singletrack

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Lower Beacon FAQ

Where is Lower Beacon?

Lower Beacon is a mountain bike trail near Bennington, Vermont. RidePal maps the route, trail stats, photos, reviews, and nearby rides for this area.

How difficult is Lower Beacon?

Lower Beacon is 1.3 miles long, with a singletrack surface, with an estimated ride time of 14 min. Check the map and recent conditions before riding.

What are the current riding conditions for Lower Beacon?

Recent rain or elevated top-layer soil moisture suggests softer dirt near this trail today. The current forecast suggests Friday because a high near 76°F, little expected rain, 13% rain chance.

What other mountain bike trails are near Lower Beacon?

Nearby RidePal trail pages in Bennington include Halloween Tree, Jacob's Ladder, Running Bear, Flat Tire, Initial Rock. Use the nearby trails section to compare distance, difficulty, and route style.

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