VT, USA · 784 residents

BENSON

Good: solid options nearby, with a few sports standing out.

★ In-depth guideLake George (Hague), NYQuiet north end of the Queen of American Lakes: a lake-edge slab you paddle to, rattlesnake-ledge ridge hikes and a pond-studded wilderness within minutes of Hague.
What's close

KNOWN FOR

The named spots closest to town for each of its best sports, with the distance from the town centre.

Skiing70
  • Mountain Top Cross Country Ski Resort30 km
  • Killington Resort42 km
  • Okemo Mountain57 km
  • Gore Mountain58 km
  • Sugarbush Resort58 km
Kayaking51
Climbing48
Hiking45
How Benson gets to 56

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Four categories add up to the score. How the score works

ActivitiesGood
  • Best activityStrong
  • Second activityGood
  • Third activityGood
  • VarietyGood
  • Out the doorSome
Wild landExcellent
  • Public landExcellent
BasecampStrong
  • Places to stayGood
  • CampingExcellent
  • FoodGood
  • KidsGood
  • Rainy-day backupsExcellent
  • Outfitters and rentalsNone
  • Fuel and groceriesExcellent
Adventure townSome
  • Visitor lodging per residentSome
  • Outdoor businessesNone
Where they are

BENSON AND ITS TOP SPOTS

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