THE LEDGES, VT

From: richard@West.Sun.COM (Richard M. Mathews)

  THE LEDGES is a set of flat granite outcroppings at the Harriman Reservoir
  in southern Vermont.  There is a cliff to jump off of when the water level
  is high.  Some people have been known to go nude waterskiing.  The water
  is cool and clear.

  The crowd is a good mix of singles, couples, and families, who are
  extremely outgoing by Vermont standards.  Most of them visit regularly,
  and make it a habit to pick up litter.

  To get to the Ledges, find the three way intersection that is the
  junction of Rte 9 and Rte 100, located a mile east of Wilmington,
  VT.  Travel south on Rte 100 for 1.2 miles until you come to a dirt
  side road that bears to the right, labeled "NEPCO Picnic area" (NEPCO
  is New England Power Company).  Travel one mile to the end of the dirt
  road.  Park in the lot as far north as you can.  From the north end of
  the picnic area follow a well used path into the woods.  After about 5
  minutes there is a small stream.  The Ledges are about another 5 minutes
  continuing around the lake.  Wear good walking shoes as the trail is
  often rough and covered with brush.  Please stay in the traditional
  nude area and observe the appropriate non-sexual naturist etiquette.
  In August, 1995, signs are in the process of being added to discourage
  nude use in the traditionally textile areas and buffer zone.

  From Boston take Mass 2 to I-91 to Vt. 9 west.  Driving time is 2:40
  hours plus 20 minutes repacking and walking.  Avail yourself of the
  outhouses near the parking, as there are none at the Ledges proper.

  Note that the parking areas fill up very fast on holiday weekends,
  and cars parked along the road will be towed.  Additional parking
  restrictions on the access road are being considered (August, 1995).
  	[Original from Jeffrey L Bell <jlbell@engin.umich.edu>]