Snapshot
This tour crosses the Lowell Mountains and travels through many open farm fields, offering wonderful views. The route is part groomed cross-country ski trail, part snowmobile trail, and part ungroomed backcountry trail. For much of the way it utilizes the historic Bayley-Hazen Military Road, created at the time of the Revolutionary War.
The 50-foot long steel bridge over Rodgers Brook was rebuilt by CTA in 2001 to replace the previous bridge, which was washed away. In the fall of 2007 CTA, VAST, and VASA volunteers repaired and widened the bridge to accommodate snowmobiles and ATVs.
Note: Please remember to check in at Craftsbury Outdoor Center and purchase a trail pass if you are utilizing the CT within their trail system. CTA members receive a coupon for a discounted trail pass in their Membership Rewards Book.
Length
12.9 miles (20.76 km)
Difficulty
This is a long, intermediate-level ski except for the last two miles between Route 58 and Carter Road, which contains a short, steep, narrow, twisting descent. On the portions of the route that are shared with snowmobiles, be alert, ski single fi le, and stay to the side of the shared trail.
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 28 – GeoPDF Map
Section 28 – 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 Sponsors
Lodging:
Craftsbury Outdoor Center, 535 Lost Nation Rd., Craftsbury Common, VT 05827
802-586-7767, www.craftsbury.com, stay@craftsbury.com
