Green Mountain & Finger Lakes National Forests
 

Stratton Mountain Trail
  

Stratton Mtn

This section of the Appalachian/Long Trail, marked with white blazes, travels to the summit of Stratton Mountain. Vista openings along the trail offer beautiful views of Somerset Reservoir to the south. At the summit of Stratton Mountain, you may climb a recently renovated 70 ft. fire tower that was originally erected by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1934. The tower offers a breathtaking 360-degree view of the Green Mountain range and the Taconic Mountains to the west.

At a Glance

Restrictions: No horses, mountain bikes or motorized vehicles                     There is no camping at the summit due to the volume of visitors and the sensitive alpine ecosystem.  Please practice Leave No Trace ethics, such as carry out what you carry in.
Closest Towns: Food and Services: Arlington or West Wardsboro                          For all Emergencies: 911; 911 Information: The trailhead is in the Town of Stratton, off Stratton-Arlington Road. #1376 Stratton-Arlington Road
Operated By: Forest Service

General Information

Directions:

From Route 7 in Arlington, take the Arlington exit and turn west on Rte 313 at the end of the exit ramp. Take the first right onto South Rd. and follow to the end. Turn right onto Kansas Road and follow over Rte 7 and over a one-lane bridge. After the bridge turn right and travel east on the Kelley Stand Road for about 9.6 miles.

From Route 100 in West Wardsboro, travel west on the Stratton-Arlington Road (aka: Kelley Stand Road) for about 7 miles;-The parking area is at the Appalachian Trail/Long Trail crossing on the north side of the road.


General Notes:

Additional Resources

Stratton Mountain Trail Recreation Guide and Map

Trail Information

The trail begins a gradual ascent from the parking area through a mixed hard/softwood forest. At 1.4 miles the trail crosses Forest Road 341, and begins the steeper climb up the mountain. The trail flattens out for a little while following a ridgeline, then climbs again using switchbacks.

A Green Mountain Club caretaker is stationed at the summit during summer and fall months, to assist hikers and help preserve the natural area.

 

Activities


Hiking

Show detail SHOW

Alerts & Warnings

View All Forest Alerts   

Areas & Activities

Discovering Your National Forests

  • Green Mountain National Forest - North Zone

    In Vermont, the Green Mountain National Forest is separated into the Rochester-Middlebury Ranger District in the north and the Manchester Ranger District in the south. The Rochester-Middlebury is nearer Montpelier, Killington, and Middlebury.

  • Green Mountain National Forest - South Zone

    In Vermont, the Green Mountain National Forest is separated into the Rochester-Middlebury Ranger District in the north and the Manchester Ranger District in the south. The Manchester District is nearest the communities of Manchester, Bennington, and Brattleboro.

  • Finger Lakes National Forest

    In New York, the Finger Lakes National Forst is only comprised of the Hector Ranger District near Hector, NY. The Forest is located between Seneca Lake and Cayuga Lake in the Finger Lakes Region.

  • GMFL Recreation Program

    If you already know the location you are looking for, select the site from the "Areas and Activities" drop-down menu above. 

Location

 
  Area/Length : 
Length: 7.6 miles round trip

  Elevation : 
Max elevation change: 1730 feet

 


https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/gmfl/recarea/?recid=64983