Length: Chittenden Brook - 4.1 miles one way, Beaver Pond – 0.1 miles one way
Feature: Wildlife, Stream, Long Trail Access
Max. Elevation Change: Chittenden Brook: 1570 feet, Beaver Pond: 120 feet
USGS maps: Mt. Carmel Quad
Amount of use: Moderate
Hiking level: Easy-Moderate
Average hike time: Chittenden Brook: 2 ¼ - 2 ¾ hours, Beaver Pond: ½ - 1 hour one way
Use restrictions: No horses, mountain bikes, or motorized vehicles
Camping fee: $10.00/site per night at campground
The Chittenden Brook Trail starts on an old woods road, and climbs moderately. Look for an intersection with the Beaver Pond Trail at 1.7 miles. Follow this trail for 0.1 miles to the pond, which is a good spot to look for wildlife. Retracing your steps back to the Chittenden Brook Trail, you will continue toward the Long Trail. You will pass a 0.4 miles spur that leads to Chittenden Brook Campground. The trail climbs through mixed hardwood and spruce/fir forest, becoming steeper as it ascends to its intersection with the Long Trail at 4.1 miles. The Beaver Pond Trail can also be accessed by starting at site #7 in Chittenden Brook Campground and following signs to the Chittenden Brook Trail. Other trails in the Chittenden Brook Area can be wet, and are not suitable for hiking. Please practice Leave No Trace ethics, such as carry out what you carry in.
From Rochester, travel south on Route 100 for 1.0 mile to its intersection with Route 73. Follow Route 73 west for 5.1 miles, and turn left onto the Forest Road 45, which is the access road to Chittenden Brook Campground. Parking for the Chittenden Brook Trail is located on the right at 0.6 miles. Parking for the Beaver Pond Trail is located at 2.5 miles, to the left of the campground loop.
From Brandon, travel east on Route 73 for 14.6 miles, and turn right onto the Forest Road 45, which is the access road to Chittenden Brook Campground. Parking for the Chittenden Brook Trail is located on the right at 0.6 miles. Parking for the Beaver Pond Trail is located at 2.5 miles, to the left of the campground loop.
Food and Services: Rochester restaurants and fuel stations
For all Emergencies: 911
911 Information: The trailhead is in the Town of Chittenden on Forest Road 45