Southern Vermont Places
Townshend
Sports and the Outdoors
Townshend State Park. At Townshend State Park you'll find a sandy beach on the West River and a trail that parallels the river for 2½ mi, topping out on Bald Mountain Dam. Up the dam, the trail follows switchbacks literally carved into the stone apron. Rte. 30 N, 2755 State Forest Rd., Townshend, VT, 05353. 802/365-7500. www.vtstateparks.com/htm/townshend.htm.
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