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Sterling Pond

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Sterling Pond Trail

3.6 (8 Ratings)
Popular climb to Sterling Pond, which also gives views of Smuggler's Notch Ski Resort.
0.9
mi
Distance
929
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.93mi
Distance
929ft
Elevation Gain
14ft
Elevation Loss
30%
Max Grade
3,054ft
High Point
2,139ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Moderately steep trail with forest coverage throughout, leading up to Sterling Lake. Continue on for another hundred meters for overlook views from Smuggler's Notch Ski Resort.

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