the robert frost trail

The Fund for North Bennington, Inc. is now planning the final phase of construction of the Robert Frost Trail from Lake Paran to the Robert Frost Stone House Museum in Shaftsbury. Above, a member of the Vermont Youth Conservation Corps clears trail on the farm where Robert Frost wrote "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening."

The clearing and earth work are now largely completed, but the trail will not be accessible end to end until a bridge is constructed across Paran Creek, and a section of boardwalk is installed along the northeastern shore of Lake Paran.

The cost of these improvements, along with other finish work, is expected to be $65,000. The project can only move forward with public support and assistance from grants. We would welcome your financial support, as well as your ideas. We maintain a list of volunteers if you would like to help with maintenance or construction.

For more information about The Robert Frost Trail, please click the links below.

• A gallery of photos of the Robert Frost Trail and natural areas along the route
• A map of the Robert Frost Trail
• A map of conserved land in the vicinity of the Robert Frost Trail
• Project description for bridge and boardwalk (pdf)
• A gallery of photos of Lake Paran, including historic views
To make a tax deductible donation to The Fund in support of the project
• The management plan (pdf) for the trail and conserved lands in the Paran uplands
• The Robert Frost Stone House Museum (outside link)