Mendon, United States of America
Aitken State Forest covers 918 acres (3.72 km2) in Mendon, Vermont in Rutland County. The forest is managed by the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks, and Recreation for timber resources, wildlife habitat, and recreational activities. Activities in the forest include hiking, hunting, primitive cam
ping, cross-country skiing and snowmobiling. The Bald Mountain Trail (4.2 miles round trip) is noted for its four vista locations with panoramic views of the Green Mountains, Otter Creek and Cold River valleys, and Rutland. The forest is also known as a birding site. The Vermont Association of Snow Travelers (VAST) maintains a ½ mile snowmobiling trail in the forest.
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