Section 12: Tin Shanty to Route 4 – Catamount Trail Association

We recommend splitting this section into two tours, one from Tin Shanty to Brewers Corner (Section 12 South) and another from Brewers Corner to Route 4 (Section 12 North).

Snapshot

This section can be accessed from a moderately used snowmobile route travelling .7 miles to reach the CT. The CT then continues as a remote backcountry ski along the undulating flanks of Shrewsbury, Little Killington, and Mendon Peaks, before entering the Rutland City Forest. It is mostly at elevations of 2000′ feet or more so good early/late snow is often available.

Length

13.3 miles

Difficulty

The trail from Tin Shanty to Route 4 is long, isolated, and very steep in places. The trail is ungroomed and often unbroken. This section is suitable for advanced, properly equipped skiers only. A group of three or more skiers is recommended for safety purposes. Only very fit and competent skiers should attempt to ski the full length of this section in one day.

Staying Found

Out in the woods keeping track of where you are can be a challenge. A map and compass is always a reliable option, but there are some great technological solutions that can make knowing where you are super simple. Please visit out Staying Found Webpage for more info about some of our favorite navigational tools, and note that all of our PDF maps are geo-referenced. This means they can be opened directly in apps like Avenza and used for navigation even in areas where there is no cell service.

Catamount Trail Skiers Facebook Group

This group is for anyone planning any type of adventure (skiing and snowshoeing) on the Catamount Trail (thru-skis\end-to-end section skis\day tours), or other similar XCD/Nordic backcountry trails in Vermont. It’s a place to ask questions, share knowledge, and connect with others.

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Downloads

Catamount Trail Section 12 (Full Map) – GeoPDF Map
Catamount Trail Section 12 North – GeoPDF Map
Catamount Trail Section 12 South – GeoPDF Map
Catamount Trail Section 12 – Written Description (.pdf ~66k)
Shuttle Directions Section 12

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