Section 28: Craftsbury Outdoor Center to Lowell Village

Snapshot

This tour crosses the Lowell Mountains and travels through many open farm fields, utilizing the historic Bayley-Hazen Rd. for much of the way. There are many wonderful views. The route is part groomed cross-country ski trail (15%), part snowmobile trail (50%), and part un-groomed back-country (35%) trail.

Length

12.9 miles

Difficulty

This is a long, intermediate-level ski except for the last two miles between Rte. 58 and Carter Rd., which contains a short, steep, narrow, twisting descent. On the portions of the route that are shared with snowmobiles be alert, ski single file, and stay to the side of the shared trail.

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.

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 28 – GeoPDF Map
Catamount Trail Section 28 – Written Description (.pdf ~20k)
Shuttle Directions Section 28

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