Section 18: Lincoln Gap to Route 17
Snapshot:
This section includes a fun and challenging traverse and descent from Lincoln Gap, an open traverse of the rolling Sugarbush Golf Course with beautiful views, and a meander through the woods of the Mad River Valley.
Length: 11.3 miles
Difficulty:
Reaching the beginning of this section at the top of Lincoln Gap requires a sustained climb on the Lincoln Gap Rd. from the end of plowing either in Lincoln or Warren. The initial descent on the Trail from Lincoln Gap is very steep and can be challenging, even with deep snow. Between this initial descent and West Hill Rd. the route is rolling with a few un-bridged stream crossings, presenting intermediate difficulty. If breaking trail, this section can take considerable time. Backcountry equipment with skins is highly recommended. Crossing the Sugarbush Golf Course is easy skiing unless a crust has developed or there is deep unbroken snow. The golf course can be windy. From the Golf Course to Rte. 17 is intermediate, involving some snowplowing and herringboning.
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Lodging On The Trail:
West Hill House, 1496 West Hill Road, Warren, VT 05674
1-800-209-1049, 802-496-7162, www.westhillbb.com, innkeepers@westhillbb.com
Beaver Pond Farm, 1225 Golf Course Road, Warren, VT 05674 1-800-685-8285, 802-583-2861, www.BeaverPondFarmInn.com, innkeeper@BeaverPondFarmInn.com
Sugarbush Inn, 1840 Sugarbush Access Road, Warren, VT 05674
1-800-53-sugar, 802-583-6300, www.sugarbush.com
Lodging Near The Trail:
Tucker Hill Lodge, 65 Marble Hill Rd., Waitsfield, VT 05673
1-800-543-7841, 802-496-3983, www.tuckerhill.com, tuckerhill@tuckerhill.com
Inn at the Round Barn, 1661 East Warren Rd., Waitsfield, 05673
802-496-2276, www.theroundbarn.com, info@theroundbarn.com