Near Catamount XC Trail:  Section 4
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Catamount XC Trail: Section 4

3.0 (1 Rating)
This section runs from the south end of the Somerset Reservoir to its northern end.
8.9
mi
Distance
523
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingLakeRiver/CreekViewsWildlifeWinter Only
Access Issues
The parking area may be difficult to access or inaccessible during the winter.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
8.9mi
Distance
523ft
Elevation Gain
270ft
Elevation Loss
20%
Max Grade
2,353ft
High Point
2,100ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The parking area is at the end of Somerset Road, and it is a short 0.4 miles to reach the south end of the trail. The trail follows the road northeast past the picnic areas. Stay left, where the snowmobile trail turns right. At the last parking area, the Catamount Trail follows the tread of the Somerset East Side Trail. At three miles, a snowmobile trail crosses through this trail. The trail crosses from Somerset into Stratton, shortly before reaching a small view spur (on the left). In a short distance from here, the trail crosses from the Great River Hydro property into the Green Mountain National Forest. It reaches a junction and turns right to follow Pond Loop Trail. The trail passes both spurs of Campground Trail, then stays right on Grout Pond East Trail. Follow this out to Grout Pond Road and take a right. This section, of the Catamount Trail, ends at Kelley Stand/Stratton Arlington Road.

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Contributors
David Smith