Grout Pond Area Trails
Grout Pond Area Trails
Green Mountain National Forest
Caring for the Land and Serving People
| Length: Various, see description | Feature: Pond, Woods |
| Max. elevation change: 260 feet | USGS maps: Stratton Quad |
| Amount of use: Heavy | Hiking level: Various, see description |
| Average hike time: Various, see description | Camping Fee: Donations accepted at bulletin board nearparking area |
Trail Description:
Over 10.0 miles of multipurpose trails connect with a more extensive trail system of nearby Somerset
Reservoir. The area has relatively flat, low-lying terrain. The trails, marked with blue diamonds blazes, are available for year-round hiking, but can be extremely wet and muddy at times. In winter, they are open to ungroomed skiing and are rated easy to more difficult. Snowmobiles are restricted to Forest Road 262 and a portion of the West Trail. These trails are marked with orange diamond blazes.
| Trail | Length | Hiking level | Average hike time |
| Camp Loop | 0.9 miles | Easy | ½ hour |
| East Trail | 3.2 miles | Easy – Moderate | 1½ – 2 hours |
| Hill Top Trail | 0.8 miles | Moderate | ¾ hour |
| Pond Loop | 2.6 miles | Easy | 1 – 1½ hour |
| West Trail | 2.8 miles | Moderate | 1 ½ – 2 hour |
Directions:
From Route 7 in Arlington, take the Arlington exit and turn west on Route 313 at the end of the exit ramp.
Take the first right onto South Road and follow to the end. Turn right onto Kansas Road and follow over Rte 7 and over a two-lane bridge. After the bridge turn right and travel east on the Kelley Stand Road (aka: Stratton-Arlington Road) for about 10.2 miles. Turn right onto Forest Road 262 and follow to the end. From Route 100 in West Wardsboro, travel west on the Stratton-Arlington Road (aka: Kelley Stand Road) for about 6 miles and turn left onto Forest Road 262. Follow FR 262 to the end.
Area Services:
Food and Services: West Wardsboro or Arlington
For all Emergencies: Call 911
911 Information: The Recreation Area is in the Town of Stratton, # 207 Grout Pond Rd.
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Forest Service
Green Mountain & Finger Lakes National Forests
231 North Main Street, Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 747-6700 Phone (802) 747-6766 FAX Website: www.fs.usda.gov/greenmountain