Lowell MTN / Baily-Hazen Military Road

Total Miles
6.0

Elevation

605.02 ft

Duration

Technical Rating

Moderate

Best Time

Summer, Fall

Trail Overview

This trail follows the original route of the Baily-Hazen Military Road, which was built in the 1780s, and in places, you can still see the original cobblestones. There are some truly beautiful views of northern Vermont. The trail is rough and rock-covered and can be very slippery when wet. There are multiple rock ledges up to 3ft high, and there are also lots of loose rocks. The trail narrows in places with not many turnarounds. The trail is cut into the hillside with near-vertical sides in places. I'm driving a 2021 Power wagon and it was a tight fit. Be sure to bring an axe or saw to clear any downed trees.

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Difficulty

it's a committing trail in that there are no drive around and only a few turn arounds, the loose stones soccer ball size that cover the trail test your clearance

Technical Rating

Status Reports

Didn’t seem as difficult as rated, at least in current condition, maybe from the work they’ve done that others reported. Stock Gladiator Sport ran it fine, but beautiful views for sure

Good to excellent traction, doable in a stock Gladiator without any dragging, with careful tire placement.

Jake Braun

Oct 05, 2024

2023 Polaris General XP 1000

Open

Normal

Muddy/Wet

Most of the approach roads were the typical 2 lane gravel, but the technical parts of the trail were 1-1 1/2 wide roads with larger rock roadbed. Overall a fun and beautiful trail, plenty of places to stop for gas or food along the way.

Tried this trail last year but had to turn around due to large boulders blocking the way. This year someone has gone up with a bulldozer and many loads of stone making the trail easily passable. Was mostly single width trail but there are a few places/ fields to turn around or pull off and enjoy the scenery.

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