Stratton Pond Trail

Region Manchester Area, Southern Vermont

Length 7.6Miles

Difficulty Easy

Elevation Gain

400

Vertical Feet

Type

Out-and-Back

Good For Backpacking, Day Hiking, Families, Foliage, Pond or lake, Views

Description

From the parking lot, head north on the gently rolling Stratton Pond Trail. At approximately 1 mile from the parking lot the Catamount Trail joins the same route. Follow the trail for approximately 2.5 more miles until an intersection with the Lye Brook Falls Trail on the left. Continue straight/right to stay on the Stratton Pond Trail to Stratton Pond Shelter spur. (3.7 mi). To reach the pond, turn left, then take the Pond Spur 0.1 miles to the pond’s shore at the Willis Ross Clearing (3.8 mi). Return the way you came, detouring to Stratton Pond Shelter for lunch if desired. (7.6 mi)

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Getting There

From Manchester: Take US 7 south until exit 3. At exit, turn right onto 313W and then take an immediate right on South Road. At end of S Rd, turn right on Kansas Rd. Cross under US 7 and turn right on Kelley Stand Road (also known as Stratton Arlington Road). After 9.5 mi, turn into the parking lot on your left.

From Wardsboro: Take 100S out of town. Turn right on Stratton Arlington Road (also known as Kelley Stand Road). After 7.9 mi, turn into the parking lot on your right

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Weather Conditions

Weather in Vermont can vary widely, especially in the mountains. Exposure to heat, humidity, rain, wind, snow, cold, and/or thunderstorms can all pose a risk to the hiker. Be sure to get up-to-date weather conditions before starting your hike.

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