Pay careful attention to stay on Vast Trail 2/the CT from the Pinneo Brook intersection to a large intersection which has a Port-a-Potty. Northbound, at Port-a-Potty jct, be sure to take the right fork heading uphill.
Pinneo Brook Rd. is not signed. It is approximately 1.8 miles east of the Bolton Valley Access Rd. and 4.9 miles west of the Route 100/2 intersection in Waterbury.
Section 21: Route 2 to Bolton Valley Nordic Center
Snapshot:
This section starts with a long uphill climb on a trail shared with snowmobiles and ends on the beautiful groomed trails of the Bolton Valley Nordic Center.
Length: 7.3 miles
Difficulty:
The change in elevation from the Rte. 2 trailhead on the Winooski River to the Bolton Valley Nordic Center is 2000 feet. Northbound this section requires almost continual climbing. Southbound the portion between the Bolton Access Rd. and Rte. 2 requires intermediate to advanced skills because there are steep downhill stretches and narrow chutes. Snowmobile traffic, particularly on weekends, increases the difficulty level. Bring climbing skins to help with icy sections.
Note: Please remember to check in at the Bolton 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.
Lodging:
Bolton Valley Resort, 4302 Bolton Valley Access Rd., Bolton Valley, VT 05477
1-877-9Bolton, 802-434-3444, www.boltonvalley.com, info@boltonvalley.com
Black Bear Inn, 4010 Bolton Access Rd., Bolton Valley, VT 05477
1-800-395-6335, 802-434-2126, www.blkbearinn.com, blkbear@wcvt.com