Dirt Roads and Stone Walls in Tiny Baltimore
October 18, 2025

Baltimore is one of those small Vermont towns that’s easy to miss. You might spot a sign for it along Routes 10 or 106, and chances are you’ve never heard of Baltimore.

Only 229 people live in town, and the only public building is a former schoolhouse that’s now the town clerk’s office.

But spend time exploring this Windsor County town and you’ll find dirt roads—perfect for for walking or biking—scenic hilltop views and stone walls in every direction.

Things You Didn’t Know About Baltimore

-The town office was once a schoolhouse. It’s the only public building in town.

It’s a dirt road lovers paradise: Baltimore has 7.06 miles of dirt roads. There’s not a paved road in sight.

Best road name: Old Shincracker Road. Locals tell me it’s named after Shincracker Mountain, a 1,200-foot peak in Baltimore.

Notable geographic feature: Hawks Mountain, which runs along the border of Cavendish and Baltimore.

Little-known facts: Baltimore was originally part of Cavendish, but because of the difficulty in getting over Hawks Mountain, Baltimore became a separate town in 1793.

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-You’ll find scenic views and quiet dirt roads in Baltimore. 

History: Starch making was the town’s main industry in the 1820s and 1830s.

What’s missing: Baltimore is one of a handful of Vermont towns that’s never had a post office or recognizable village.

Stone walls: You’ll find stone walls along some of Baltimore’s dirt roads and near the town cemetery.

Size of town: 4.7 square miles

Adjectives to describe Baltimore: When I asked the town clerk for adjectives to describe the town, she answered, “tiny.” I would add beautiful, peaceful and timeless. And even a little dreamy.

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