The Babcock Trail is a generally gentle, sometimes muddy trail, that runs between the north-south along the western shore of Big Muddy Lake and the steep, rocky hillside of an unnamed peak that forms one side of Devil's Gulch. This is a great trail that takes you through the gulch in the shade. It is often linked with the famous Long Trail to make a very nice loop around the other side of Big Muddy Lake.

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August 16, 2025

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1. Big Muddy Pond loop via Babcock Trail and Long Trail

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Hike the easy 3.5-mile Big Muddy Pond loop via Babcock Trail and Long Trail in Vermont, featuring ponds, woodlands, and Devil's Gulch.

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Distance 781 m

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Downhill 90 m

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Thursday 19 March

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Location: Lamoille County, Vermont, United States

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1. Big Muddy Pond loop via Babcock Trail and Long Trail

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