Stratton Mountain Trailhead
Hiking area in Stratton, Vermont
Introduction
Trail Options
- ๐ถ Beginner Lower Mountain Loop: Approximately 1.1 miles round trip, featuring moderate climbs and downhills.
- ๐ถ Beginner Main Base โ Sunbowl: Approximately 1.85 miles each way, suitable for families.
- ๐ถ Beginner Wanderer Summit Ascent: Combines wooded trails, mowed surfaces, and gravel roads.
- ๐ถ Beginner Fire Tower Trail: Approximately 0.75 miles each way with little to no elevation gain.
- ๐ถ Beginner Summit Loop: Approximately 0.7 miles round trip with beautiful eastern views.
- ๐ง Intermediate Lower Mountain Loop: Approximately 2.9 miles round trip, includes various trail segments.
- ๐ง Intermediate Mid Mountain Loop: Approximately 2.3 miles round trip, features mowed trail surfaces.
- ๐ง Intermediate Summit Meadows Ascent: Approximately 1.8 miles each way, includes a direct climb to the Mid-Mountain.
- ๐๏ธ Advanced Summit Standard Ascent: Approximately 1.4 miles from bottom to top, follows the Gondola route.
- ๐๏ธ Advanced Summit Black Bear Ascent: Approximately 2.1 miles from bottom to top, offers excellent valley views.
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Scenic Highlights
- ๐ฒ Somerset Reservoir: Visible to the south from the summit.
- ๐๏ธ Mt. Snow: Located to the south of Stratton Mountain.
- ๐๏ธ Taconic Mountains: Visible to the west, including Mt. Equinox.
- ๐๏ธ Glastenbury Mountain: Located southwest of Stratton Mountain.
- ๐๏ธ Mt. Ascutney: Visible to the northeast.
- ๐๏ธ Grand Monadnock: Located in New Hampshire, visible to the southeast.
- ๐๏ธ Killington Peak: Visible on clear days to the north.
- ๐๏ธ Coolidge Range: Also visible on clear days to the north.
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Fire Tower
- ๐ฅ Built in 1934: Originally erected by the Civilian Conservation Corps.
- ๐ฅ 70 ft. tall: Recently renovated and offers breathtaking views.
- ๐ฅ 360-degree views: Provides panoramic views of the Green Mountain range and the Taconic Mountains.
- ๐ฅ Historical significance: The fire tower marks the true summit of Stratton Mountain.
- ๐ฅ Caretaker: A Green Mountain Club caretaker is stationed at the summit during summer and fall months.
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Access and Parking
- ๐ Route 100: Accessible from Route 100 via the Arlington-West Wardsboro Road.
- ๐ Kelley Stand Road: Also known as Stratton-Arlington Road.
- ๐ Parking: Large parking area available at the trailhead.
- ๐ No fees: No permits required and no parking fees.
- ๐ Safe: The parking area is considered one of the safest lots for overnight parking.
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Dog-Friendly Activities
- ๐พ North Face Tails and Trails Hike Series: Guided hikes for dog owners.
- ๐พ Complimentary gondola ride: One ride up the gondola to the summit is included.
- ๐พ Intermediate hike: Approximately 1.5 miles round trip from the gondola summit terminal.
- ๐พ Paws-Port: Participate in 5 hikes to enter a drawing for a North Face prize bag.
- ๐พ Leash requirement: Dogs must be leashed at all times during the hike.
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| Travel Information |
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| ๐ย ย ย Address: Stratton Arlington Rd, Stratton, VT 05360 |
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