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Gilbert's Hill
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historic farm property and former ski area at 1362 Barnard Road (Vermont Route 12) in Woodstock, Vermont
Gilbert's Hill, also known more recently as the Appel Farm, is a historic farm property and former ski area at 1362 Barnard Road in Woodstock, Vermont. Developed as a farm in the mid 19th century, it was developed as a downhill ski area in the early 20th century, and is the location of the first rope tow in the northeastern United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2019. The property is privately owned, but is open to the public via conservation and historic preservation easements.
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1362 Barnard Road, Woodstock, Vermont, 05091
Coordinates: 43.64722, -72.53917
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