next shelter north ↑ 4.9 miles. Before leaving the hostel this am, we had pizza and ice cream for breakfast. I left Goddard this morning at six forty five wearing my rain kilt. Posted in homepage slider. Stratton Pond above. )Distance to the AT from the shelter: 0.0 miles Access trail orientation to AT: N/A Distance on the AT: 0.0 miles Distance from the AT to the trailhead: 4.2 miles Egress trail orientation to AT: N/A Total trail distance: 4.2 milesMore trailhead info. We summitted another ski mountain called Bromley. Overview: Map: Photo Map: Satellite: Directions: Overview: Map: Photo Map: Satellite: Directions: Overview: Map: Photo Map: Satellite: Directions: Localities in the Area. Most of the hikers rolled in during the mess. I only ate half my breakfast, the rest I ate at the fire tower on top of Glastonbury Mountain. As a result of heavy use, the potential for impact on the shoreline and the pond’s ecosystem is serious. Head to the south side of the pond and drop your pack at the three-bunk-high Stratton Pond Shelter. It has room for at least 12 inside and a large porch with benches that could easily sleep more on a nice night. Stratton Stratton is a ski resort in Southern Vermont, located in the New England region of the United States. It was impressive, because he not only kept it up all night, but produced a nice racket on both inhales and exhales. Mellow day heading out of Manchester Center. The address of the Trailhead is 1600 Stratton-Arlington Road, Stratton, VT. Tags terms: Long Trail. → 7/26/12 Stratton Pond Shelter to Manchester VT. 10 Miles. As we begin hiking, we stop to replenish our water bottles at the nearby stream. Hiking Muddy. 3. Stratton View Shelter is in Stratton. From the pond, it's a mellow 3.1-mile ascent on smooth trail through dense sugar maples to the top of Stratton Mountain. There’s usually a GMC caretaker on duty. First one hit my face and I thought no big deal. The water source is a spring located down by the pond. A brand new shelter just finished and not even named on Stratton Pond. From the parking lot, down Stratton-Arlington Road to the trailhead to the shelter: And back from the Shelter to the Parking Lot: Coordinates. Stratton Pond Shelter. your own Pins on Pinterest I crushed a liter of water and began my climb. It was not as strenuous as Stratton, but still difficult when the trail turned from the woods to a ski trail and we were looking at all the ski lifts out of operation. Did not get much sleep at the Stratton Pond (Hilton) Shelter due to a very loud snorer. This trail was great! Got some nice views of the town below on the way. Stratton Pond Trail Elevation Profiles. all shelters popup list of nearby shelters (mileage, bearing) (as the crow flies) NOAA weather near shelter or wunderground. / Aug 4 – Stratton Pond. Nov 13, 2015 - This Pin was discovered by Terry McMillan. Stratton Pond Shelter (via Stratton Pond Trail) Shelter Description. The Green Mountain Club is the founder and maintainer of the Long Trail - the oldest long distance hiking trail in America. STR006. but the other pair had yet to make dinner. This is a new modern shelter with a loft and capacity for quite a crowd, which we had, including: Grizzly & Lisa; an AT thru hiker from TX and 3 AT section hikers. 7/25/12 Goddard Shelter to Stratton Pond Shelter – 20 miles. Hiked this past weekend, staying overnight at the Stratton Pond shelter. Stratton Pond to Greenwall shelter 8/14/15 - Stratton Pond shelter. It was a 3.2 mile climb up the 1700 feet to the summit. I spent a terrific evening here by myself watching a snake slide around in the grass near the fire pit logs. Lots and lots and lots and lots of mud. I quickly warmed up the last quarter mile up Glastenbury. Water source is Bigelow Spring, 0.1 mile west of Willis Ross Clearing on the Lye Brook Trail. Since Harmon Hill, the trail has been pretty darn good. 19.4 miles, AT – 1621.5. We were fortunate enough to arrive and get settled in before the worst of the storms. There was 4-6 inches of snow on the ground, but the trail looked like it had some traffic so was partly packed down. Original Date: Aug 17, 2010. Stratton Pond Shelter to Manchester Center, VT First, let me apologize to Vermont for judging it so harshly based on the first 10 miles in to the state. Trail was pretty easy headed up to Stratton Pond. 6 AM 4 PM. Click on the image for larger map. Maintained by GMC and USFS; caretaker; fee. Composting privy. I was up and about at the Kid Gore Shelter early and after breakfast, I was on the trail by 7:30 AM. Stratton Pond. When lighthouse and I decided to stay at Goddard Shelter we did not think about how cold it might get. Last night at Stratton Pond Shelter, thirteen souls sheltered from a night of ferocious thunderstorms. Camping is restricted to the designated sites only. Stratton Vermont Shelter Me Shelter Me Day 83 – Stratton Pond Shelter to Little rock pond shelter. Forest Service officials announced July 24th that they are implementing a Forest Order for the entire Green Mountain National Forest (GMNF) geared toward minimizing black bear and human encounters and interactions. November 13, 2020. Hiked the first two miles in my puffy jacket. Tent sites and a shelter are available at the pond, on a first-come, first-served basis. Stratton Pond Shelter Waypoint: StrattonP 43.1005,-72.96355 County/State: Windham VT Elevation: 2565' or USGS elevation 1643.2 miles from Springer and 549.8 miles to Katahdin next shelter south ↓ 10.4 miles. Stratton Pond Trail to Catamount Trail (Stratton-Arlington Rd. September 23, 2010 by alexbclay. Beautiful shelter located just south of Stratton Pond -- though it is one of the pay shelters that requires $6 to stay. Location: 43.103286, -72.964668. Last night was very loud. Then another and another, then it was time to get up. I woke up at 5 AM to the black flies. Stratton Pond Shelter. All but one bunk was taken, and there were two in the loft. Skywalker, Spillz and the other campers here agreed Becky had earned a trail name — Torch. Stratton Pond is located at the foot of Stratton Mountain in Vermont, at the nexus of the Lye Brook Trail, Stratton Pond Trail and the Long Trail. Discover (and save!) We stood at the base of Stratton mountain and looked at our data books. This junction also leads to the Stratton Pond Shelter. We will be going into our second town tomorrow, so gave away some food to other hikers to lighten our packs. Frigid night at Stratton Pond, plus we had a violent snorer bunking with us. Published on June 13, 2014 September 15, 2015 by alpacamark. Stratton View Shelter is close to Willis Ross Camp. For the second time this year I decided to sleep in a shelter. As we packed and prepared to leave Stratton Pond Shelter, more laughter was shared about the fireball that erupted last night from Becky’s stove. UPDATE 7/24/19. Mostly cause my hiking clothes were still wet, and cold!, from yesterday’s rainy day. Location: 43.103302, -72.964529 . The dew last night was heavy and it was cold, some where just below fifty. I packed up really fast. Houser and I went to bed at a decent hour (~8pm?) We will be going into our second town tomorrow, so gave away some food to other hikers to lighten our packs. Stratton Vermont. Outlet, the mechanic, biscuit, and I had already hiked 27 miles. Today was going to be a rough climb of about 1,800 feet up to the top of Stratton Mountain. Stratton Pond Shelter → Stratton Pond. Other Information. A tenting area is available here via the North Shore Trail. On your hike around the north end of the lake to the camping sites, be sure to look for the Stratton summit. Trip Miles: 1635.60. August 4, 2011 by Beardoh. The boys slept in the loft above the porch. Hitchhiked for the first time in about 20 years and got picked up by about the 10th car for a ride into Manchester. Continue to the right at Stratton Pond. So, four of us were up in the loft at the shelter and it was pouring rain, so we were happy to be there! Blasted right through earplugs, and I swear he actually shook the shelter. Follow the same route back to the trailhead. Published on June 13, 2014 September 15, 2015 by alpacamark. Stratton Pond Shelter - 19.50 Miles - From Goddard shelter To Stratton Pond shelter - Started out cold. The shelter sits at 3500 feet just below the firetower from the pics in my last post. There is now also a bear box at Stratton Pond Shelter and the above list has been updated. Posted on July 26, 2012 by Mr. Noodles. Early start at 7:15 am and a fairly easy day. Destination: Stratton Pond Shelter Start Location: Kid Gore Shelter Today's Miles: 15. The boys slept in the loft above the porch. I forgot my bandana. Hiked 10.6 miles today. Posted on November 11, 2017 by GMCadminWOO. Arrived at Stratton Pond Shelter very wet, cold and tired. One of them had just arrived. Tenting areas are available to the left and right here. A brand new shelter just finished and not even named on Stratton Pond. Really fun trail! Day 82 – Congdon shelter to Stratton Pond. Brought back some good memories from my Long Trail thru-hike. Stratton Pond is the largest body of water on the Long Trail. The temperature droped down to about 10 degrees and I hardly slept, shivering most of the night. Stratton Pond Shelter on the Long Trail. Established in 1910 to build this trail stretching the length of Vermont, the club now also maintains the Appalachian Trail in Vermont and trails in the Northeast Kingdom in its mission to "make the Vermont mountains play a larger part in the life of the people." Post navigation ← Stratton Pond. Stratton Pond Shelter: 43.100521, -72.964052 Parking Lot: 43.061112, -72.967565. photos October 17, 2007 Goodard Shelter – Stratton Pond Shelter. Accommodates 20. This post-and-beam structure, built by the GMC in 1999, is dedicated in the memory of Robert Humes, past GMC president. Stratton Pond Shelter point of interest; Type: Camping campground, camp spot: Activities: Mountain Bike; close By Tony Lombardi June 22, 2018 No Comments Mile 1,641.2 Elevation 2,680.0 feet Hiked 15.1. These were the first of many laugh-filled moments we shared today. By. I would much rather sleep in my tent. Arrived at the crossing of VT 11/30, which is the road to Manchester, at about 3:30 pm. The top is wooded, mainly hemlocks, and I didn't feel like climbing forty feet up the fire tower. 7/27/12 Manchester to Bromley Shelter – 2 miles. Stratton Pond: Day 134: We rise this morning at 6:00 to a partly sunny sky and cool temperatures. Aug 19, 2015 - This large shelter is only a short walk from Stratton Pond, at the base of Stratton Mountain. Back on the train. Most were AT thru hikers who’d been together for the last 1600 miles. Y Stratton Pond Shelter Shelter, 1100 feet southeast; North Shore Tenting Area Campsite, 1700 feet north; North Bourne Pond Campsite, 1½ miles west; South Bourne Pond Campsite, 2 miles west; Explore Your World. We wanted a short day that would get us to the shelter fairly early and we got that. Aug 4 – Stratton Pond. Overheated and overexerted, he drank a bunch of water which he promptly threw back up. Posted on July 27, 2012 by Mr. Noodles. ← 7/25/12 Goddard Shelter to Stratton Pond Shelter – 20 miles. The pond is only a short walk from the shelter so if you find yourself hiking another 15 minutes and you haven’t hit the pond, you’ll know you’re going in the wrong direction. Sarah Greenly. Above the porch only kept it up all night, but the other pair had to. 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