Note: Please remember to check in at the Edson Hill Nordic Center and purchase a trail pass if you are utilizing the CT within their trail system.
Snapshot
This section includes groomed trails at Edson Hill Ski Touring Center, ungroomed backcountry terrain, snowmobile trails, open farm fi elds and a golf course. It gently loses elevation as it proceeds north. A side trail connects to Beaver Meadow and Burling Camp. Wonderful farm fields, beautiful hardwood forests, and some gorgeous mountain views highlight this section.
The bridges in Sterling Forest were constructed in 2007 by the VT Youth Conservation Corps, the Stowe Mountain Bike Club, CTA, and the Town of Stowe, and rebuilt by the CTA and Stowe Trails Alliance in 2016.
You will be skiing through the Lepine Farm. The Lepine sisters were among the first farmers to conserve their property through the Vermont Land Trust. They also granted CTA its first permanent trail easement. The pasture is now owned by Scott Bidwell.
Length
12.0 miles (19.31 km)
Difficulty
The section contains moderate hills, requiring minimal technical skiing ability. It is a great intermediate level section that allows skiers to experience ungroomed skiing without too many challenging parts of the route. Small stream crossings and some uphill climbs will require sidestepping and herringbone. Several road crossings allow this section to be broken into shorter tours.
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.
Downloads
Section 24 – GeoPDF Map
Section 24 – Written Description & Shuttle Directions
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Looking for more information, volunteer opportunities, or to get in touch with the Section Trail Chief? Please contact us!
Local Business Supporters
Lodging:
Affordable Stowe Timeshare Rentals – Stowe, VT 1-877-815-4227, www.sellmytimesharenow.com, info@sellmytimesharenow.com
Brass Lantern Inn, 717 Maple St., Stowe, VT 05672
(802) 253-2229, www.brasslanterninn.com, info@brasslanterninn.com
Cady Hill Lodge, 511 Mountain Road, Stowe, VT 05672
802-276-8200, www.bluebirdhotels.com/hotels/cady-hill
Commodores Inn, 823 South Main Street, Stowe, VT 05672
1-800-447-8693, 802-253-7131 www.commodoresinn.com, reservations@commodoresinn.com
Edson Hill, 1500 Edson Hill Rd., Stowe, 05672
1-800-621-0284, 802-253-7371 www.edsonhill.com, info@edsonhill.com
Green Mountain Inn, 18 Main Street, PO Box 60, Stowe, VT 05672
(802) 253-7301, greenmountaininn.com, info@greenmountaininn.com
Stowe Motel & Snowdrift, 4043 Mountain Road, Stowe, VT 05672
1-800-829-7629, 802-253-7629, www.stowemotel.com, info@stowemotel.com
Timberholm Inn, 452 Cottage Club Road, Stowe, VT 05672
(802) 253-7603, www.timberholm.com, info@timberholm.com
Topnotch Resort & Spa, 4000 Mountain Rd., Stowe, 05672
1-800-451-8686, 802-253-8585,www.topnotchresort.com, info@topnotchresort.com
von Trapp Family Lodge & Resort, 700 Trapp Hill Rd., P.O. Box 1428, Stowe, VT 05672
1-800-826-7000, 802-253-8511, www.vontrappresort.com
