Stratton Mountain Day Hike: Stratton Pond
Stratton Pond Hike: The trail to Stratton Pond ascends gradually through a mied hardwood/softwood forest. Several wet areas dot the trail and are particularly susceptible to erosion, so planking, known as puncheon, is set over the wet areas to minimize damage. The blue-blazed trail crosses several old logging roads. The junction with the Appalachian/Long Trail is reach soon after a stepping-stone stream crossing. The trails follows the AT/LT north (left) to the pond. Stratton Pond is the largest body of water on the Long Trail, and the most heavily used location on the Appalachian Trail in Vermont. As a result of this heavy use, the potential for impact on the shoreline and the ecosystem is serious. Stratton Pond: 7.8 miles loop, easy to moderate, 5-6 hours round trip hike, Camping available $6 per person during the summer and fall, no horses or motorized vehicles Directions: from Stratton Mountain: Follow the Stratton Mountain Access road south away from the rest and take a right onto Mountain Road. Follow Mountain road to the end where there will be a t-junction with West Jamaica Road. Take a right onto West Jamaica Road. Follow West Jamaica until the junction with Stratton-Arlington Road. Take a right onto Stratton-Arlington Road. Follow for about a mile (past Grout Pond Road on left) and the parking area will be on the north (right) side of the road. - a 5.1 mi hiking route in Manchester Center, Vermont
Route Location
Start Lat/Lng: (43.06183, -72.97207)
City: Manchester Center
Country Name: the United States
Country Code: US
State Code: VT
State Name: Vermont
Postal Code: 05360
Route Stats
Activity: Hiking
Distance: 5.1 mi
Max Elevation: 833.07 meters
Elevation Gain / Total Ascent: 132.2 meters
Data Source: MapMyHIKE
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