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th u MADONNA MOUNTAIN o S 3 Northwest Passage Hike 8 N 0 2 1 4 Madonna Mtn. Summit Hike e I The Village Center t N u Guest Services o 1 R STERLING MOUNTAIN t I n The Gazebo o 5 Sterling Mtn. Summit Hike rm N 1,100' e 6 Elephant Head Loop V I I7 Spruce Peak Spur 8N Sterling Range Ridge Hike Resort N Entrance e The Long Trail ill nv o rs Cross-Country Nature Trail Area fe Parking Lots ef 1-800-451-8752 • www.smuggs.com Map for this section on reverse side J To 4323 Route 108 South Smugglers’ Notch, VT 05464-9537 Summer 2000 Hiking Safety Trail Key Morse, Madonna & Sterling Mtns. • Never hike alone. Leave your hiking plans with a friend. Hiking distances and times are round trip. Hiking times are • Familiarize yourself with the route. Stay on the General Hiking estimates and may vary with personal fitness. Elevation and “Wikes” & Hikes – Map on reverse designated . vertical rise are given in feet to help determine the difficulty • Always check a local weather forecast before departing. of the hike. MORSE MOUNTAIN • Stretch before and after you hike to prevent injury. Walk A 1-2 hour walk involving mild to moderate exercise. 1 Morse Highlands “Wike” • Zigzag the trail when ascending and descending steep Information “Wike” A little longer in duration, up to 3 hours, and moderate I Elevation 1750' • Vertical Rise 650' • 1.5 miles; 1 hour terrain to avoid excessive muscle strain. to demanding exercise. • Only drink water which you have brought with you. Explore the Morse Highland’s trails just above The Village. Hike The most physically demanding and time consuming. Great mid-mountain views of the valley below and the Gear List 4-6 hours is the typical hike duration. Caution and mountains around can be enjoyed on this short, but steep, • Hiking Boots • Back Pack • Water (1-2 qts.) • Food Smugglers’ Notch Resort Environmental Policy evaluation of personal fitness is urged. scenic “wike”. • Layered Clothing • Rain/Wind Jacket • First Aid Kit Smugglers’ policy of environmental stewardship pervades all • Bug Repellent • Sunscreen Vertical Rise is the difference between the highest and lowest I2 Rumrunner’s Hideaway & Morse Mtn. “Wike” our activities. We seek to raise the environmental awareness of points of land. Hiking a vertical rise of 10' is equivalent to Elevation 2250' • Vertical Rise 1150' Wildlife Viewing guests and employees and to broaden their knowledge and walking up one flight of stairs. Therefore, a vertical rise of 650' 3.25 miles; 2 hours • Wildlife is most active in the early morning or early evening. appreciation through educational programs along with our is equivalent to walking up 65 flights of stairs. Escape to Rum Runner’s Hideaway which rests beneath our • Wildlife scares easily around loud noises. active and passive use of the land for year round recreation. majestic mountains. Enjoy the surrounding hillsides and • Stand behind the trees to observe. G Easiest valley below. Outstanding view of Mt. Mansfield. Suitable Smugglers’ Notch Resort Management and Employees are • Stop, look and listen often. Be patient while animals enter I More Difficult for the family. Extend your view of the Lamoille Valley by and leave an area. committed to being responsible stewards of Vermont’s natural N Most Difficult continuing to the Village Lift summit on Morse Mountain. • Keep your distance. Feeding or chasing wildlife is unsafe. resources. Vermont’s intrinsic beauty and healthfulness are NN Experts Only • Leave your pets at home. They may startle, chase or even integral to our business. We live here, and working to maintain MADONNA MOUNTAIN kill wildlife. it comes naturally. 3 Northwest Passage Hike N Elevation 2800' • Vertical Rise 1175' • 2.5 miles; 3 hours

Enjoy the open mountainside views from the Madonna II Lift

summit. Then journey off the beaten path down through Hiking Trail Map Trail Hiking Hiking Trail Map Trail Hiking the hardwood forest and wildlife area. Challenging rises Ve rmo and intermittent plateaus await you. nt R oute 4 Madonna Mountain Summit Hike h 101 t CROSS-COUNTRY NATURE TRAILS a N n Elevation 3640' • Vertical Rise 2015' • 4 miles; 4 hours P u R dow s C Climb the Resort’s highest peak and admire the spectacular Mea ill’ ou 1,400' B ntry Road scenery beyond and below you. View Canada to the north l and New Hampshire’s White Mountains to the east. This is HIKER’S RESPONSIBILITY CODE i 1,200' Logger’s ra W Wa Logg Wats T o lk e on’s Wande truly a photo opportunity. “LEAVE NO TRACE” e r’s re ’s o h r e d T li y ’s 1,775' You can help preserve Vermont’s “footpath in the wilderness” r ’s r a C D e W West r al h a un o e’s Trail g 1,520 as you enjoy it by leaving no trace of your visit. While you hike, C Walk y dr s g ' STERLING MOUNTAIN SUMMIT o s o e w L please follow a few guidelines to ensure the trail and the back- o a h W y country experience will be there for others to enjoy. Please leave T 5 Sterling Mountain Summit Hike st N Elevation 3010' • Vertical Rise 1385' • 2.7 miles; 3 hours no trace of your passing. – Courtesy of the Hu Ea bb n Wildflowers compliment the trail along with views of Lake ard ru Stay on the trails… V ’s R d Se er un o re P Champlain, New York, Canada and our picturesque Resort m o F n r a o W ity e ss respect private and State Forest land. n r r Village below. Sterling Pond rests atop this summit and is t e o n l Pack it in, pack it out… R p 1,700' o c x nestled among the evergreen trees. It is the highest trout u h E keep the environment clean. te Lin Co pond in the state. Fishing is permitted with a valid Vermont 1 C k Logger nn Take only pictures… 0 B ’s ectio 8 G I The Bou n license (ages 15 & older). As you descend, the sounds S A le leave only footprints. o va ive of waterfalls are heard along this trail from the forest’s u G rd Dr th n Enjoy the wildflowers… u babbling brooks. L r ang d please do not pick them. lau o f o ir Tracks 6 Many are protected by state law. W rvo Elephant Head Loop ese Village Reservoir I Leave pets at home… R 1,250' Departs from Sterling Mtn. Summit – See Map Inset Wire Road Elevation 3030' • Vertical Rise 30' • 1.4 miles; 1.25 hours they are likely to encounter their own trail problems. Tennis D Fires are not permitted… I While on top of Sterling Mtn. summit, explore the wilder- Center 1 on State lands at higher elevations. 1,075' ,400' ness area surrounding the pond via this very rocky and rough wooded trail. Admire the serene beauty as you Resort M skirt the shoreline of Sterling Pond. Entrance o 1,600' ATTENTION – Bear Habitat r s

e N • The survival of the Black Bear depends on their use of 7 Spruce Peak Spur H I i Departs from Sterling Mtn. Summit – See Map Inset remote areas free from human intrusion. g h • • l Elevation 3320' Vertical Rise 310' 1.5 miles; 1.5 hours • Please do not use MEADOWLARK TRAIL on Morse Mtn. from a n E Magnificent views of the valley below and the summit May 1st – June 15th and from Labor Day – November 1st . d s of Mt. Mansfield are obtained from this trail. Once atop • Use of MEADOWLARK TRAIL is discouraged on all Fridays L W i Vi f l t Spruce Peak, Mt. Mansfield (Vermont’s highest peak) lies and Sundays as this area crosses a wildlife travel corridor. lag e L Cooperation with this conservation M ift in front of you and the Stowe valley stretches for miles. og Morse Highland’s effort is greatly appreciated! ul S The profile of Madonna Mtn. can be seen to the northeast. Mo Lift Summit us e’s 1,750' Ma gi c L STERLING & MADONNA MTN. SUMMITS 1 ift 0 ⁄3 Miles BLACK BEAR 8 Sterling Range Ridge Hike 1 1 NN • • ursus americanus 0 ⁄4 ⁄2 Km Elevation 3640' Vertical Rise 2015' 4.5 miles; 4 hours Travel this isolated, wooded and rugged ridgeline trail to The mountains 2004 around Smugglers’ Notch are the Madonna Mtn. summit, the Resort’s highest peak, to home to many different species of capture a unique view of Sterling Pond and its surroundings. plants and animals. One of the most Discover the many ups and downs on this challenging trail. interesting animals that makes this area SMUGGLERS’ NOTCH RESORT CROSS-COUNTRY NATURE TRAILS its home is the Black Bear. Although bears commonly have the reputation Our cross-country nature trails area is located behind the Tennis GB Hubbard’s Run Meadow Path Walk ID Wire Road Watson’s Wanderer “Wike” of being fierce, the Black Bear is a shy Center and extends around The Village to the Morse Highlands Elevation 1,200' • Vertical Rise 125' Elevation 1,775' • Vertical Rise 675' THE LONG TRAIL and elusive animal. Black Bears are very frightened by any area. There are 23 kilometers/14 miles of trails used for cross- 1.75 miles • 1 hour 3.5 miles • 1.5 hours human presence, and most often will run away if they encounter country skiing and snowshoeing in the Winter and for walking Sample the nature trails by walking this perimeter loop Wander your way up to the highest The Long Trail is a primitive footpath extending people. If you notice any wildlife along the trails, please be in the Spring, Summer and Fall. This trail system provides an over rolling terrain through the hardwood forest and open point of the cross-country nature area 270 miles along the crest of the from excellent area to view many wildlife habitats. Some trails have respectful of their “wildness” and maintain your distance. meadows. You will cross many small streams and have on this scenic old logging road by the Vermont/ border to Canada. Built Remember that we are visitors in their home. information posts along their routes with topics relating directly the opportunity to explore this bird lover’s para- traversing part of Morse Mountain. to the surrounding area. The terrain varies and the elevation dise and wildlife habitat. Take a rest on the Lush foliage outlines the road as you by the Green Mountain Club (GMC) between 1910 – Vermont Bears: climbs gently, but steadily from the No Name Brook. Supportive wooden bench swing in the grand old walk through the forest. A little more 1930, The Long Trail is the oldest long-distance hiking • Are omnivores, feed mostly on plants, but they also footwear is strongly recommended in this area. maple tree overlooking the picturesque isolated, this is surely one to check trail in the country. It is primarily maintained on a feed on meat. meadow. out as wildlife abounds. Note the volunteer basis by the GMC. The Long Trail traverses • Are among the smallest of all the world’s bear species, GA Forest Loop Walk elevation, vertical rise and length but one of Vermont’s largest mammals. An average adult Elevation 1,450' • Vertical Rise 245' IC Follow The Bear “Wike” of time. the Resort’s three mountain peaks (Sterling, Madonna, bear weighs 150 – 300 lbs. and is 4'-5' long. 1.5 miles • 45 minutes Elevation 1,520' • Vertical Rise 445' Morse) and can be accessed from the summits • Are very agile creatures even though they may seem clumsy. Stroll along the shaded banks of the No 2 miles • 1 hour of Sterling and Madonna or in The Smugglers’ Notch They can swim, run swiftly and are excellent tree climbers. Name Brook. Follow it upstream to the Travel up through this hardwood forest with its Pass located on Vermont Route 108 South. (The trail • Have an excellent sense of smell and hearing, but have Village Reservoir and enjoy its peace- canopy covering and look for signs of wildlife. The access in The Notch is located across from the parking poor eye-sight. ful surroundings. An abundance of upper loop is a little more remote, but really just a • Are a game animal in many states, including Vermont. wildflowers and berries line the short distance from The Village. There are information area.) The trail is marked with two-by-six inch white trail. Discover the numerous posts about the Vermont Black Bear, their habitat and blazes found on trees and sometimes on rocks. To learn more about the Black Bear and their habitat visit insects and reptiles that live in and our surroundings. our “Follow the Bear” cross-country nature trail. around the brook and reservoir. Suitable for the family.