Section 21: Route 2 to Bolton Valley – Catamount Trail Association

Parking Notice:

The parking location at the south end of Section 21 has changed. Skiers should no longer park on Pineo Brook Road. . Skiers should park in the parking lot at “The Driving Range“, a collaborative parking area to access the trail networks in this area. To access the Catamount Trail, cross the field on skis and head toward the solar panels. A Google Maps link to the parking area can be found HERE.

Other:

Pay careful attention to stay on Vast Trail 2/the CT from the Pineo Brook intersection to a large intersection. Northbound, be sure to take the left fork heading uphill.

Also, please note that the very bottom of the Broadway trail is now a gated shared driveway and often plowed. We are exploring alternatives for the future

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.

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.

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 21 – GeoPDF Map
Shuttle Directions Section 21

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