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2000 500 0 1000 2000 VERMONT 100A Coolidge State Forest State Coolidge Park State Woods Gi ord Park State Coolidge Management Area Wildlife Plymsbury Forest Mountain National Green Corridor Trail Appalachain Rutland City Forest Easments Access Legacy Public Forest Nort h Gi ord Woods State Park Trails Park State Woods Gi ord SUMMER RECREATION TRAILS SUMMER RECREATION Coolidge State Park Trails Park State Coolidge CCC Trail CCC 1000 Pittsfield, Stockbridge and Rochester. and Stockbridge Pittsfield,

9. Black Swamp Trail (2.1 miles) Blue blazes. This trail begins at forest. hardwood available on the Green Mountain National Forest to the north in in north the to Forest National Mountain Green the on available Hiking northern old-growth an encompasses NA Woods Gifford forests.

the Black Swamp parking area on the CCC Road and follows the

offers many miles of trails as well. Mountain bike trails are also also are trails bike Mountain well. as trails of miles many offers

There are more than 30 miles of maintained gated Black Swamp Road to its end through hardwood forests. Black spruce-fir elevation high of consist NA Peak Mendon and NA Peak

of Coolidge State Forest; Pine Hill Park in nearby Rutland Rutland nearby in Park Hill Pine Forest; State Coolidge of

hiking trails on public land in the Coolidge Range Swamp, an important bear feeding area in spring, is to the northeast. Shrewsbury spruce. red and birch yellow growth old supports that

of mountain bike trails (fees charged) within the ski lease area area lease ski the within charged) (fees trails bike mountain of

area. Trails are identified with colored rectangular From there the trail ascends through spruce-fir forests to Shrewsbury gorge rocky steep, a by characterized is NA Brook Tinker Range.

roads in state parks. Killington Resort has more than 30 miles miles 30 than more has Resort Killington parks. state in roads

blazes. There are also many miles of woods roads Peak. This route is a more gradual ascent than the Shrewsbury Coolidge the in (NA) Areas Natural designated four are There

surfaced roads within Coolidge State Forest and gravel or paved paved or gravel and Forest State Coolidge within roads surfaced

Natural Areas Areas Natural for walking and exploring. Peak Trail. The Shrewsbury Peak Shelter is just below the summit.

1. Shrewsbury Peak Trail (1.8 miles to Shrewsbury Peak, 4.0 miles Elevation change: 2,400 to 3,500 feet. gravel on only allowed are riding horseback and bikes Mountain Mountain Bikes and Horses and Bikes Mountain

to Long Trail) Blue blazes. This trail links the CCC Road with the 10. CCC Trail (1.5 miles) Blue blazes. Coolidge State Park.

Long Trail near Little Killington Peak. It begins at the Russell Hill Start at the park entrance off Route 100A near a wooden bridge facilities. use day and camping developed offer parks state nearby developed facilities for tent, RV, lean-to and cabin camping. cabin and lean-to RV, tent, for facilities developed

parking lot on CCC Road and ascends steeply to Shrewsbury Peak. leading to the site of a former picnic shelter. The trail leads steeply Several snowmobiling. or Resort) (Killington skiing down-hill

and Tinker Brook). Gifford Woods and Coolidge State Parks offer offer Parks State Coolidge and Woods Gifford Brook). Tinker and

There are remnants of Civilian Conservation Corps-era construction uphill and connects to an old fire road that climbs moderately for as such opportunities recreational intensive more provide parcels

shelters available for overnight use (Russell Hill, Shrewsbury Peak Peak Shrewsbury Hill, (Russell use overnight for available shelters

including the pavilion chimney, wishing well and Russell Hill lean- approximately ½ mile to an intersection. Straight ahead a spur trail Focused skiing. cross-country and camping primitive birding,

or “carry in carry out” camping techniques. There are 3 lean-to lean-to 3 are There techniques. camping out” carry in “carry or

to. The trail begins in northern hardwood forests but enters spruce-fir leads to the lean-to loop and office. To the right the CCC Trail drops fishing, hunting, hiking, including activities recreational dispersed

within designated Natural Areas. Please practice “leave no trace” trace” no “leave practice Please Areas. Natural designated within

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forests at higher elevations. Views to the south and east from the peak steeply downhill through a hemlock grove, crosses a brook, and then intensity low for opportunities endless nearly provides land public

at least 1,000 feet from any traveled road. No camping is allowed allowed is camping No road. traveled any from feet 1,000 least at

include Plymsbury wetlands and Saltash Mountain. Elevation change: continues uphill for ½ mile to another intersection where a spur trail remote of block large This south. the to and north the to land

stream or body of water, 200 feet from a trail or property line; and and line; property or trail a from feet 200 water, of body or stream

2,340 to 3,500 feet. on the left leads to the tent loop. The CCC Trail continues straight Forest National Mountain Green of blocks connects that spine of less than 11 people; camping must be at least 100 feet from any any from feet 100 least at be must camping people; 11 than less of

2. Bessenyey Trail (1.5 miles) Blue blazes. This is primarily a cross- and winds steadily uphill for the final ½ mile before coming out at Mountain Green the along “bridge” a forms Range Coolidge The

country ski trail. However, this system of old skid roads can also be the Bradley Hill picnic shelter. The trail continues past the shelter and groups for or days 4 than less of stays for required are permits no

Primitive camping is permitted within the following guidelines: guidelines: following the within permitted is camping Primitive

used as walking paths in the summer. Parking is available on Old comes out on the park road opposite a parking area and the entrance Range.’ ‘Coolidge the as to referred is Park

Camping

Plymouth Road. The trail head is ¼ mile east along the town road on to the Slack Hill Trail. Day fee charged during operating season. State Coolidge and Park State Woods Gifford with along area, This

north side. Remnant Norway spruce plantations, lowland spruce-fir Elevation change: 1,050 to 1,850 feet. peaks. (3,220’) Smith and (3,840’) Mendon (3,720’), Shrewsbury

Fish and Wildlife Deparment. Wildlife and Fish

forests and northern hardwood forests can all be seen along this trail. 11. Slack Hill Trail (2.5 miles) Blue blazes. Coolidge State Park. (3,939’), Killington Little 4,235’), peak, highest 2nd (Vermont’s

brook trout. These activities require a license from the Vermont Vermont the from license a require activities These trout. brook

Elevation change: 2,100 to 2,400 feet. The Slack Hill Trail begins at the park office, climbing moderately Peak Killington containing area peaks” “high a include and feet,

popular. Several brooks offer fishing opportunities, primarily for for primarily opportunities, fishing offer brooks Several popular.

for the first ½ mile through hardwoods; then a short steep section 4,235 and 1,900 between range Elevations wetlands. associated

moose. Ruffed grouse, snowshoe hare and turkey hunting is also also is hunting turkey and hare snowshoe grouse, Ruffed moose. 3. Long Trail/Appalachian Trail White blazes. A section of the and forests expansive terrain, mountainous for noted most is area

continues to a trail intersection. The trail on the right descends back Appalachian Trail/Long Trail (AT/LT) runs through the Coolidge and bear, black deer, white-tailed including game large hunting

Range. It enters the region near Governor Clement Shelter and leaves to the park road just above the office. The main trail continues left The lands. state of acres 18,600 than more to access provide hunting, fishing and trapping. This large acreage is well suited to to suited well is acreage large This trapping. and fishing hunting,

on the north slope of Killington Peak, continuing through private climbing moderately for one mile before descending a short distance Area Management Wildlife Plymsbury and Forest State Coolidge

to a vista located near the 2,174 foot summit of Slack Hill. On clear for land public of acres of 18,600 over offers Range Coolidge The and federal lands before the two trails diverge and the AT continues Area Range Coolidge the to Welcome

Hunting, Fishing and Trapping and Fishing Hunting, east through Gifford Woods State Park. The trail travels through days Mount Ascutney can be seen in the distance. The trail continues high elevation northern hardwoods and spruce-fir forests. There are alternately climbing and descending for another mile to the day use spectacular views from the summit of Killington Peak accessed by the area parking lot. Day fee charged during operating season. Elevation Trail Partners Killington Spur Trail (0.2 miles). (Elevation change: 3,300 to 4,235 change: 1,550 to 1,850 feet. Trails in the Coolidge Range are managed and maintained by feet). For more detailed information on the AT/LT system refer to the Forests, Parks & Recreation with many partners, including the Forest Legacy Easements Green Mountain Club’s Long Trail Guide. Green Mountain Club, Farm & Wilderness Foundation, Killington- Public access easements are held by the State on private land for Pico Ski Resort Partners, Vermont Association of Snow Travelers, THE COOLIDGE RANGE 4. Sherburne Pass Trail (2.9 miles to Route 4) Blue blazes. This public recreation. Several properties adjacent to Coolidge Range is the former route of the Long Trail between Pico Camp and Route Catamount Trail Association and the Shrewsbury Outing Club. lands have these easements. The public access easements are Winter Recreation SUMMER RECREATION TRAILS GUIDE 4 at Sherburne Pass, and currently connects to the AT/LT at both its funded through the Vermont Forest Legacy Program. north and south ends. The Pico Link (0.4 miles) leads to the summit of Snowmobiling, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing are popular Coolidge State Forest Pico Peak. This trail is on private land with a public access easement. winter activities. There are 33 miles of groomed snowmobile Parking and Fee Areas Coolidge State Park Elevation change: 3,600 feet (Pico Camp) to 2,700 feet (Old Maine Jct). trails. Cross-country skiers and snowshoers can ski along the Several improved parking areas as well as pull-offs along roads Catamount Trail, bushwack to any area of the property, enjoy the Gifford Woods State Park 5. Kent Brook Trail (1 mile) Yellow blazes. This loop trail follows the and old log landings serve as parking for summer recreation trails on a 600-acre block of non-motorized forest area, or share the Plymsbury Wildlife Management Area perimeter of Gifford Woods State Park through a northern hardwood activities. The CCC Road provides access for recreational activities miles of groomed snowmobile trails. The Coolidge Range Winter forest. Trail intersects the AT at the halfway point. Accessible from including fall foliage viewing and hunting, but is not maintained Recreation Guide has more detailed information on wintertime the park entrance; day fee charged during operating season. for automobiles in winter. Gifford Woods and Coolidge State activities. 6. Gifford Woods Interpretive Trail (0.3 mile). This loop trail has Parks have parking and modern facilities, and charge entry fees interpretive exhibits exploring the natural and cultural history of the during the operations season. Do not block gates or roadways. For More Information Gifford Woods old-growth forest. Accessible from the park entrance; Please contact the Agency of Natural Resources Rutland North Off-Road Vehicles Prohibited day fee charged during operating season. office located at 271 N Main St, Suite 215, Rutland, VT 05701, or The use of ATVs, dirt bikes, or any other motorized, off-road 7. Bucklin Trail (3.4 miles). Blue blazes. This popular side trail to the contact by phone at (802)786-0060. On the web at: www.vtfpr.org, AT/LT begins at Brewer’s Corners on Wheelerville Road in Mendon vehicle is prohibited on these lands, roads and trails. www.vtfishandwildlife.com and www.vtstateparks.com. and ascends the western flank of Killington Peak. It follows an old logging road for much of its length. The trail ends at an intersection Killington Resort on State Land with the Long Trail. Elevation change: 1,800 to 3,600 feet. Killington/Pico Ski Resort Partners, LLC leases nearly 1,700 acres of Coolidge State 8. Tinker Brook Trail (0.4 Miles to Tinker Brook gorge) Blue blazes. Forest at Killington Resort and offers This trail begins at a sharp turn on the CCC Road in the Town of downhill skiing, snowboarding, mountain Plymouth. This moderate hike along an old woods road leads to the biking and hiking activities. The company Tinker Brook Shelter and the Tinker Brook Natural Area. The Natural This brochure is available upon request in large charges fees for use of their lifts and Area includes 65 acres of Hemlock-Red Spruce Forest on the rocky print, Braille, and audio cassette. Vt TDD Relay slopes of Tinker Brook Gorge. It is thought to be old growth with facilities, and may control, limit or exclude (800)253-0191. many of the trees around 200 years old. Elevation change: 1,800 to public use or access in certain situations. Printed on recycled paper 2,000 feet. Pico Mountain operates on private land 02/10 LT/ERP owned by the resort. Department of Fish and Wildlife