George D. Aiken Wilderness
George D. Aiken Wilderness is a 4,800-acre wilderness area in Bennington County, Vermont. It rises from about 1,950 to 2,625 ft. The nearest town is Bennington, 5.2 miles away in a straight line.
George D. Aiken Wilderness map
George D. Aiken Wilderness boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.
Fire restrictions
Fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.
Common questions
- Bennington, VT is the nearest town, 5.2 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance).
- The highest ground in George D. Aiken Wilderness is about 2,625 ft, and its lowest about 1,950 ft (USGS 3DEP elevation model). Its highest named summit is Stamford and Woodford Plateau, about 2,581 ft.
Who manages George D. Aiken Wilderness
| Agency | Acres | Permit | Group size | Stay limit | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Service | 4,800 | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | Manchester Ranger District, 802-362-2307 |
Getting to George D. Aiken Wilderness
- Bennington, VT is the nearest town, 5.2 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance). (US Census places, accessed 2026-09-30)
Trailheads at George D. Aiken Wilderness
- Adams Winter TH (0.28 mi outside the boundary, 2,320 ft), at 42.8929, -73.0341
- Stamford Stream Trailhead (1 mi outside the boundary, 2,066 ft), at 42.8456, -73.1002
Trailhead locations: Forest Service recreation sites layer , accessed 2026-09-30. Elevations from USGS 3DEP.
Named summits, canyons, and springs in George D. Aiken Wilderness
- Stamford and Woodford Plateau summit
Features whose official location is inside the boundary, from the USGS Geographic Names Information System, accessed 2026-09-30. Summit elevations measured on the USGS 3DEP elevation model, which can read a few feet under a surveyed summit height.
Public lands next to George D. Aiken Wilderness
- National forestGeorge D. Aiken Wilderness lies inside Green Mountain and Finger Lakes National Forests.
- State parkGeorge D. Aiken Wilderness borders Woodford State Park.
- Wilderness areaGlastenbury Wilderness is 1.6 miles away, straight line between the two boundaries.
Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.
Other wilderness areas in Vermont
- wilderness.net (accessed 2026-09-30)
- prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com (accessed 2026-09-30)
- prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com (accessed 2026-09-30)
- www2.census.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
- apps.fs.usda.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)