Notice to Trail Users:
December 2009: Recent logging on southern portions of this section resulted in some new logging roads. Pay careful attention to stay on Vast Trail 2/CT from Pineo Brook intersection to a large intersection which has had a Port-a-Potty for the snowmobilers in recent years. Northbound, at the Port-a-Potty, be sure to take the right fork heading uphill.
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.
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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