Events/Activities

• Winter Activities
• Stratton Events
• Sports Center
• Kids Kamp, Childcare and Junior School
• Summer Activities
  • Gondola Rides
  • Tours and Fishing!
  • Avalanche Paintball
  • Hiking at Stratton
  • Ride Stratton: Motorcycle Central
  • More Things to Do
  • Golf University
  • Tennis School
  • Golfing at Stratton
• The Wreck - Under 21 Recreation Center
• Tennis School

Easiest Way to the Summit (by foot):

Lower Wanderer – Lower West Meadow – Work Road – Mike's Way

A combination of gravel work road and mowed surface. Excellent views from West Meadow and Mike's Way. If you get tired, a mid-mountain turn around option is available via Interstate to Lower Standard.

Approximately 2.5 miles from bottom to top

Average Hiking Time: 1.5 – 2 Hours (one way)

Fire Tower Trail:

Follow this trail from the Summit of Stratton to the old Fire Tower, which marks the true summit of Stratton Mountain and the crossing of the Long and Appalachian Trails. Check in with Tower hosts for the latest trail news, or climb the tower for 360 views of the surrounding area.

Approximately .75 miles each way. Little to no elevation gain.

Lower Mountain Beginner Loop:

Old Log Road – Hemlock – Lower Standard

Moderate up and downhill climbs. Start on Lower Standard for a more challenging climb, or stick to Log Road for a warm up or hikes with smaller children.

Approximately 1.1 miles round trip

Lower Mountain Intermediate Loop:

Old Log Road – Hemlock – Tink's Link – Yodeler

Moderate up and downhill climbs. Follow Tink's Link to Mid Mountain for a good place to eat your picnic lunch. A combination of gravel work road and mowed surface. You can hike this loop in either direction—starting on the Yodeler side will provide a more challenging uphill climb.

Approximately 1.4 miles round trip

Intermediate Route to the Summit:

Yodeler – Ursa Access – Old No. 8 – Black Bear

Excellent views of the Valley are afforded from various vistas on Black Bear. Enjoy the flats across URSA Access--the pitch kicks it up a notch as you climb Old No. 8 and Black Bear!

Approximately 2.1 miles from bottom to top

Average Hiking Time: 1.5 – 2 Hours (one way)

Advanced Route to the Summit:

Lower Standard – Upper Standard

This mowed route follows the gondola straight up the face of the mountain. Expect to find a series of steep pitches as you climb Upper Standard. Don't worry—you can always turn onto Interstate and follow Interstate to Work Road for a more mellow end to your climb!

Approximately 1.4 miles from bottom to top

Average Hiking Time: 1.5 – 2 Hours (one way)

** Our Summit Gondola is open Weekends and Holidays through Columbus Day from 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., weather permitting. Downloading on the Gondola is complimentary for hikers.

Map:
To get aquainted with the hiking trails at Stratton check out the Summer Trail Map (2MB PDF)

Tours:
Need help navigating the trails? Guided Hiking Tours are offered Mondays and Thursdays out of First Run Ski Shop located next to the Clock Tower in the Stratton Village.