Section 13: Route 4 to Mountain Top

Snapshot:

This section of the CT runs along ungroomed trails, groomed snowmobile trails, and the excellent groomed trails of Mt. Top Inn Ski Center. It features wonderful views of secluded Chittenden Reservoir.

Length: 10.2 miles

Difficulty:

This section is generally of intermediate difficulty. There are a few steep climbs and descents between Rte. 4 and Old Turnpike Rd. and between Lefferts Pond and the Chittenden Dam.

Note: Please remember to check in at the Mountain Top Nordic Center and purchase a trail pass if you are utilizing the CT within their trail system. CTA members receive a coupon for a discounted pass in their Membership Rewards Book.

The Vermont Country Store, 5650 Main Street, Manchester Center, VT 05255-9711 (Purveryors of the Practical & Hard-To-Find) www.vermontcountrystore.com

Lodging:

Mountain Top Resort, 195 Mountain Top Road, Chittenden, VT 05737
1-800-445-2100, 802-483-2311 www.mountaintopinn.com

Inn at Long Trail, Killington, 709 Route 4, Sherburne Pass, Killington, VT 05751
1-800-325-2540, 802-775-7181, www.innatlongtrail.com, ilt@[remove this text]vermontel.net

The Vermont Inn, 69 Route 4, Mendon, VT 05701
1-800-541-7795. 802-775-0708, www.vermontinn.com, relax@[remove this text]vermontinn.com

Red Clover Inn & Restaurant, 7 Woodward Rd., Mendon, VT 05701
1-800-752-0571, 802-775-2290, www.redcloverinn.com, innkeepers@[remove this text]redcloverinn.com

Fox Creek Inn, 49 Dam Rd., Chittenden, VT 05737
1-800-707-0017, 802-483-6213, www.foxcreekinn.com, Innkeeper@[remove this text]FoxCreekInn.com