Section 22: Bolton Valley Nordic Center to Trapp Family Lodge
Snapshot:
This popular section is a rugged, backcountry tour climbing 1300 feet and descending 2300 feet. It features a narrow trail in the spruce forest above 2700 feet, a long descent through open forest, and marvelous views in many directions - the Little River and Cotton Brook Valleys and Worcester Range to the east, Camel's Hump to the south and Mt. Mansfield to the north. The region between Bolton Valley and the start of the descent is a reliable area to find good early and late season snow, but the descent becomes very difficult if the snow is icy or crusty, or if there is insufficient snow cover.
Length: 9.4 miles
Difficulty:
The portion between Bolton Valley and Nebraska Valley Rd. is suitable for advanced, properly equipped skiers only. It is long, isolated, and very steep. A group of three or more skiers is recommended for safety purposes. The portion between Nebraska Valley Rd. and Trapp Family Lodge is suitable for intermediate skiers because of the easier terrain. The last bit is on Trapp's groomed trails.
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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
Trapp Family Lodge, 700 Trapp Hill Rd., P.O. Box 1428, Stowe, VT 05672
1-800-826-7000, 802-253-8511, www.trappfamily.com
The Gables Inn, 1457 Mountain Rd., Stowe, VT 05672
1-800-Gables-1, 802-253-7730, www.gablesinn.com, InnGables@aol.com
Topnotch Resort & Spa, 4000 Mountain Rd., Stowe, 056721-800-451-8686, 802-253-8585, www.topnotchresort.com, info@topnotchresort.com
The Golden Eagle Resort, 511 Mountain Rd., PO Box 1090, Stowe, VT 05672, 800-626-1010, 802-253-4811, www.goldeneagleresort.com, info@goldeneagleresort.com
Green Mountain Inn, Stowe, 18 Main St., Stowe, VT 05672
1-800-253-7302, 802-253-7301, www.greenmountaininn.com, info@gminn.com
Ski Inn, 5037 Mountain Rd., Stowe, VT 05672-4822
802-253-4050, www.ski-inn.com
Fiddler’s Green Inn, Rte 108/Mountain Road, Stowe, VT 05672
1-800-882-5346, 802-253-8124, www.FiddlersGreenInn.com, info@fiddlersgreeninn.com
Stowehof Inn & Resort, 434 Edson Hill Rd., Stowe, VT 05672
1-800-932-7136, 802-253-9722, www.stowehofinn.com, fo@stowehofinn.com
Edson Hill Manor, 1500 Edson Hill Rd., Stowe, 05672
1-800-621-0284, 802-253-7371 www.edsonhillmanor.com, info@edsonhillmanor.com