Section 15: Route 73 to Widow’s Clearing – Catamount Trail Association

Notice: As of winter 2018 a sugaring operation has been established slightly north of the powerline at the southern end of Section 15. Please pass through with care.

Snapshot

The CT in Goshen between Rte. 73 and Flora White Rd now follows a rolling backcountry route within the Green Mountain National Forest (GMNF). Between FR 224 and Widow’s Clearing Trail, the CT follows the delightful, scenic, ungroomed trails of Blueberry Hill Inn and X-C Ski Center.

Length

10.1 miles

Difficulty

The first third of this section has a few intermittent streams/gullies to cross that require good ski control. It is recommended for intermediate and advanced skiers. The rest of the route, on the groomed Blueberry Hill trails, traverses gently rolling terrain and is easy skiing.

Note: Please remember that Blueberry Hill Ski Center relies on donations for trail use in this section. They offer soup and snacks and welcome you to stop in to warm up. Donations are appreciated.

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 15 – GeoPDF Map
Catamount Trail Section 15 – Written Description (.pdf ~78k)
Shuttle Directions Section 15

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