Day Hiking - Grout Pond Area

Trail Facts:

Length: Various, see description
Feature: Pond, Woods
Max. elevation change: 260 feet
USGS maps: Stratton Quad
Amount of use: Heavy
Hiking level: Various, see description
Average hike time: Various, see description
Use restrictions: No horses, mountain bikes, or motorized vehicles
Camping Fee: Donations accepted at bulletin board near parking area

Trail Description:

Over 10.0 miles of multipurpose trails connect with a more extensive trail system of nearby Somerset Reservoir. The area has relatively flat, low-lying terrain. The trails, marked with blue diamonds blazes, are available for year-round hiking. In winter, they are open to ungroomed skiing, and are rated easy to more difficult. Snowmobiles are restricted to Forest Road 262 and a portion of the West Trail. These trails are marked with orange diamond blazes.

Trail Length Hiking level Average hike time
Camp Loop 0.9 miles Easy ½ hour
East Trail 3.2 miles Easy – Moderate 1½ - 2½ hours
Hill Top Trail 0.8 miles Moderate 1 hour
Pond Loop 2.6 miles Easy 1 - 1½ hour
West Trail 2.8 miles Moderate 1 - 2 hour

Directions:

From Route 7 in Arlington, take the Arlington exit and turn west on Route 313 at the end of the exit ramp. Take the first right onto South Road 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 (aka: Stratton-Arlington Road) for about 10.2 miles. Turn right onto Forest Road 262 and follow to the end.
From Route 100 in West Wardsboro, travel west on the Stratton-Arlington Road (aka: Kelley Stand Road) for about 6 miles and turn left onto Forest Road 262. Follow FR 262 to the end.

Area Services:

Food and Services: West Wardsboro or Arlington
For all Emergencies: 911, # 207 Grout Pond Cabin
911 Information: The Recreation Area is in the Town of Stratton, off Forest Road 262.

Map:
Grout Pond Trails Map