#1 Stratton Pond Trail

Rating:
Moderate

Approximate Time:
6 hours round trip; 3.9 miles to Stratton Pond.

Trail description:
A moderate uphill walk for 1.7 miles to a flat hilltop, then a gentle descent of 2.2 miles to Stratton Pond. A delightful trail loops the pond with vistas of the pond and Stratton Mountain.

Points of interest:
A small bog at the west end of the pond can be viewed and traversed by a series of bridges on the pond loop trail. Amoderate trail (0.5 miles) leads down to the Winhall River and the Lye Brook Wilderness Area.

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#2 Grout Pond Trail

Rating:
Easy

Approximate Time:
Loop trails for 2-4 hours.

Trail description:
Several gentle sloping trails loop around Grout Pond and two more trails head south to Somerset Reservoir

Points of interest:
Trails provide many vistas of the pond and quiet places for picnicking or camping

#3 Stratton Mountain Trail

Rating:
Difficult

Approximate Time:
6.5 hours round trip; 3.3 miles to the summit.

Trail description:
A gentle to moderate uphill walk for 1 mile. Slopes ten increase and walking becomes moderate to difficult to the summit.

Points of interest:
Trail difficulty is amply rewarded by vistas of Mt Snow to the south and a panoramic view of southern Vermont from the summit. A climb up the old fire tower at the summit adds to the fun.

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#4 Somerset - East Branch Trail

Rating:
Easy

Approximate Time:
5-1/2 hours roundtrip; 5 miles to the reservoir

Trail description:
After crossing the West Branch of the Deerfield River on a suspension bridge the trail follows an old railroad bed north, crossing several streams. The trail terminates at the Somerset Reservoir Road just below the east end of the dam. Travel east 0.3 miles to the dam.

Points of interest:
The quiet observer might be rewarded by sightings of the varied birdlife and wildlife in the beaver ponds alongf the trail and will enjoy the vistas of Mt. Snow. At the northern end the trail passes and old mill foundation just to the east of the trail.

#5 Haystack Mountain Trail

Rating:
Moderate to difficult

Approximate Time:
4 hours roundtrip; 2.4 miles to summit.

Trail description:
Trail follws an old road up a moderate slope approximately 0.8 miles, then bears left up a steep slope for 0.6 miles to the summit.

Points of interest:
Excellent views of Massachusetts to the south, and Haystack Pond and Mt. Snow to the north.

#6 Dover Town Forest Trail

Rating:
Easy 

Approximate Time:
3 miles, 1 hour 

Trail description:
A well maintained trail follows an old roadbed up and down the Dover hills along a ridge to the Rock River. 

Points of interest:
Impressive views of Mt Snow and Haystack Mtn to the west and East Dover and South Newfane to the east. At some points one can see 75 miles to the east. A waterfall is visible to the right of the trail where the Rock River begins its descent to East Dover.

#7 Woodford State Park

Rating:
Easy

Approximate Time:
30-45 minutes, 2-1/2 miles

Trail description:
All wooded trail through the park with views of Adams Reservoir.

Points of interest:
Picnicking, swimming, boating.   Small fee. 

#8 Molly Stark State Park (Mt. Olga)

Rating:
Easy to moderate.

Approximate Time:
3 hours roundtrip; 1.7 miles to the summit

Trail description:
A gentle loop trail climbs steadily to the 2,415 foot summit of Mt. Olga

Points of interest:
A fire tower at the summit provides a panoramic view. Picnicking available. Small entrance fee.