The Green Mountain Connector Trail, found across the road and slightly west of
the parking lot, heads southwest for 0.6 miles to its junction with the Green
Mountain Trail. Follow the blue blazes. From here the trail ascends, following
old woods roads for the next mile and leads to the summit of Green Mountain at
2.5 miles. The trail continues along the ridgeline and passes several spur
trails that lead to excellent views of the surrounding mountains and Little
Rock Pond. Crossing ledges the trail descends steadily to its junction with
the Little Rock Pond Loop Trail at the north end of the pond. This trail leads
to the Appalachian/Long Trail, in either direction. At the south end of the
pond is where the tenting area, shelter and a Green Mountain Club caretaker
are found. Follow the AT/LT, blazed with white, south on the relatively flat
2-mile hike back to the parking area at Forest Road 10.  Please practice Leave
No Trace ethics, such as carry out what you carry in.

<p>The Green Mountain Connector Trail, found across the road and slightly west of the parking lot, heads southwest for 0.6 miles to its junction with the Green Mountain Trail. Follow the blue blazes. From here the trail ascends, following old woods roads for the next mile and leads to the summit of Green Mountain at 2.5 miles. The trail continues along the ridgeline and passes several spur trails that lead to excellent views of the surrounding mountains and Little Rock Pond. Crossing ledges the trail descends steadily to its junction with the Little Rock Pond Loop Trail at the north end of the pond. This trail leads to the Appalachian/Long Trail, in either direction. At the south end of the pond is where the tenting area, shelter and a Green Mountain Club caretaker are found. Follow the AT/LT, blazed with white, south on the relatively flat 2-mile hike back to the parking area at Forest Road 10.&nbsp; Please practice Leave No Trace ethics, such as carry out what you carry in.</p>

Bird's eye view of the campground

Little Rock Pond/Green Mountain Loop

Greendale Campground is a small remote campground located along Greendale
Brook in Weston, VT.

There are 11 campsites available in a wooded setting. Each site has a picnic
table, a fire ring with a grill, and a parking spur. Most sites can
accommodate small campers as well as tents. There is also a vault toilet.

The campground offers easy access to the Greendale Loop, a 4.0 mile hike
through a mixed forest of northern hardwood and conifer trees with long
stretches bordering scenic streams. This loop includes approximately 2 miles
of walking along town maintained roads open to vehicular traffic.

This site is not maintained for winter use. Deep snow often covers amenities
at this site December - mid April. The nearest plowed parking area to the
campground in the winter is approximately one mile away and access is via skis
or snowshoes.

### Additional Resources

Greendale Campground Brochure and Map

<p>Greendale Campground is a small remote campground located along Greendale Brook in Weston, VT.</p><p>There are 11 campsites available in a wooded setting. Each site has a picnic table, a fire ring with a grill, and a parking spur. Most sites can accommodate small campers as well as tents. There is also a vault toilet.</p><p>The campground offers easy access to the <a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/gmfl/recarea/?recid=64961">Greendale Loop</a>, a 4.0 mile hike through a mixed forest of northern hardwood and conifer trees with long stretches bordering scenic streams.&nbsp;This loop includes approximately&nbsp;2 miles of walking along town maintained roads open to vehicular traffic.</p><p>This site is not maintained for winter use.&nbsp;Deep snow often covers amenities at this site December &ndash; mid April.&nbsp;The nearest plowed parking area to the campground in the winter is approximately one mile away and access is via skis or snowshoes.</p><h3>Additional Resources</h3><p><a href="https://usfs-public.box.com/s/ws09290m4c0s0lpzve07jzd6a3rhlbtc" target="_blank">Greendale Campground Brochure and Map</a></p>

Camping fee of  $10.00 per site, per night is payable at the camping self-
service fee station and is **collected  mid-May through October**.

Greendale Campground

## Overview

Hapgood Pond Recreation Area and Campground is situated next to its scenic
namesake pond, 13 miles east of Manchester, Vermont. Visitors enjoy camping,
canoeing, kayaking, fishing, swimming, and hiking.

## Recreation

The Hapgood Pond is a popular place for non-motorized boating, including
canoeing and kayaking. A carry-down launch area is located on the south end of
the pond. Fishing and swimming are also favorite activities. Hapgood boasts
the Forest's only designated and managed swim beach. A fishing pier is located
on the south shore. Hapgood Pond Trail begins in the day-use area and
continues almost a mile around the north edge of the pond to the dam. A short
spur trail follows a stream and winds through the woods around the pond.
Younger visitors love the big play field area within Hapgood, a perfect spot
for Frisbee or ball games.

## Facilities

Hapgood Pond Recreation Area offers family campsites and day-use picnic
shelters for groups. First come, first served sites are available. Vault
toilets and drinking water are provided. Each family campsite is equipped with
a picnic table, campfire ring with grill, parking spur, and a cleared area for
a tent. Campsites 9-28 are reservable. Each group picnic shelter can
accommodate up to 35 people, and is equipped with a pavilion, picnic tables,
and a grill. The two shelters are available for reservations.

## Natural Features

Hapgood Pond Recreation Area is eight acres and is set in a wooded area in the
northeastern portion of the Green Mountain National Forest, which encompasses
over 400,000 acres in southwestern and central Vermont. Hapgood Pond covers
another 12 acres which is perfect for swimming, boating, and fishing. The
Green Mountain National Forests includes three nationally designated trails:
the Appalachian Trail, the Long Trail, and the Robert Frost National
Recreation Trail. The Forest also contains three alpine ski areas, seven
Nordic ski areas, and approximately 900 miles of multiple-use trails.

## Nearby Attractions

The town of Manchester, Vermont, popular for its shops, restaurants, and other
attractions, including the American Museum of Fly Fishing, is a short drive
away.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Hapgood Pond Recreation Area and Campground is situated next to its scenic namesake pond, 13 miles east of Manchester, Vermont. Visitors enjoy camping, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, swimming, and hiking.<h2>Recreation</h2>
The Hapgood Pond is a popular place for non-motorized boating, including canoeing and kayaking. A carry-down launch area is located on the south end of the pond. Fishing and swimming are also favorite activities. Hapgood boasts the Forest's only designated and managed swim beach. A fishing pier is located on the south shore. 
  
Hapgood Pond Trail begins in the day-use area and continues almost a mile around the north edge of the pond to the dam. A short spur trail follows a stream and winds through the woods around the pond.
  
Younger visitors love the big play field area within Hapgood, a perfect spot for Frisbee or ball games.<h2>Facilities</h2>
Hapgood Pond Recreation Area offers family campsites and day-use picnic shelters for groups. First come, first served sites are available. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. 
  
Each family campsite is equipped with a picnic table, campfire ring with grill, parking spur, and a cleared area for a tent. Campsites 9-28 are reservable.  Each group picnic shelter can accommodate up to 35 people, and is equipped with a pavilion, picnic tables, and a grill. The two shelters are available for reservations.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
Hapgood Pond Recreation Area is eight acres and is set in a wooded area in the northeastern portion of the Green Mountain National Forest, which encompasses over 400,000 acres in southwestern and central Vermont.  Hapgood Pond covers another 12 acres which is perfect for swimming, boating, and fishing.
  
The Green Mountain National Forests includes three nationally designated trails: the Appalachian Trail, the Long Trail, and the Robert Frost National Recreation Trail. The Forest also contains three alpine ski areas, seven Nordic ski areas, and approximately 900 miles of multiple-use trails.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
The town of Manchester, Vermont, popular for its shops, restaurants, and other attractions, including the American Museum of Fly Fishing, is a short drive away.

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