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  • Avalanche Paintball
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  • Golfing at Stratton
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• Kids Kamp, Childcare and Junior School
• Area Events
• Winter Activities
• The Wreck - Under 21 Recreation Center

Appalachian/Long Trail at Stratton:
It was here at the Stratton Summit that James P. Taylor, in 1909, envisioned the idea of a hiking trail ranging the length of Vermont, known as the Long Trail. It is also where Benton Mackaye, in 1921, fathered the idea for the Appalachian Trail which spans from Maine to Georgia.

Stratton Trail: The route begins at the parking area off of Kelly Stand Road in the town of Stratton. It makes a gradual ascent from the parking area through a mixed hard/softwood forest. After about 1.4 miles it begins a steeper climb up the mountain. The trail flattens out along the ridgeline, then climbs again using switchbacks. At the summit of Stratton climb the Fire Tower that offers a breathtaking 360 degree view of the Green Mountain Range.

      Length: 7.6 miles round trip
      Average hiking time: 5-6 hours
      Hiking Level: Moderate-Difficult

The Stratton Trail Map

*There is no camping at the summit due to the volume of visitors and the sensitive alpine ecosystem.

Two Day Overnight Loop:
Follow the route of the Stratton Trail and continue to the Stratton Pond where there is a tenting area and a shelter. Carry forward out of the Pond Trail to the Stratton-Arlington Road and turn left proceeding back to the parking lot.

      Length: 11.7 mile loop
      Hiking Level: Moderate-Difficult

Overnight Loop Trail Map

*Tent sites and a shelter are available at the pond, on a first come first serve basis. There is a $6 per person/night fee paid to the Green Mountain Club Caretaker.

Stratton Pond Trail:
The route also begins off of Kelly Stand Road in the town of Stratton. The trail  rises through a deciduous forest. Several wet areas dot the trail, so puncheon (planking) is set over the areas to minimize erosion. This blue-blazed trail crosses several old logging roads. At about 4 miles the trail junctions with the Appalachian/Long Trail. The route follows the A/LT north to the pond where there are tenting sites and a shelter. The Stratton Pond is the largest body of water on the Long Trail.

      Length: 7.8 miles round trip
      Average Hiking Time: 5-6         hours
      Hiking Level: Easy-Moderate

Stratton Pond Trail Map

*Tent sites and a shelter are available at the pond, on a first come first serve basis. There is a $6 per person/night fee paid to the Green Mountain Club Caretaker.