We were fortunate enough to arrive and get settled in before the worst of the storms. Early start at 7:15 am and a fairly easy day. The temperature droped down to about 10 degrees and I hardly slept, shivering most of the night. Overheated and overexerted, he drank a bunch of water which he promptly threw back up. Hiking Muddy. Stratton Pond to Greenwall shelter 8/14/15 - Stratton Pond shelter. Head to the south side of the pond and drop your pack at the three-bunk-high Stratton Pond Shelter. The dew last night was heavy and it was cold, some where just below fifty. Frigid night at Stratton Pond, plus we had a violent snorer bunking with us. The top is wooded, mainly hemlocks, and I didn't feel like climbing forty feet up the fire tower. Skywalker, Spillz and the other campers here agreed Becky had earned a trail name — Torch. I spent a terrific evening here by myself watching a snake slide around in the grass near the fire pit logs. These were the first of many laugh-filled moments we shared today. November 13, 2020. Stratton Pond Shelter. but the other pair had yet to make dinner. We stood at the base of Stratton mountain and looked at our data books. Stratton View Shelter is close to Willis Ross Camp. Day 82 – Congdon shelter to Stratton Pond. Stratton Pond Shelter. Aug 19, 2015 - This large shelter is only a short walk from Stratton Pond, at the base of Stratton Mountain. It was impressive, because he not only kept it up all night, but produced a nice racket on both inhales and exhales. This post-and-beam structure, built by the GMC in 1999, is dedicated in the memory of Robert Humes, past GMC president. Day 83 – Stratton Pond Shelter to Little rock pond shelter. Hiked this past weekend, staying overnight at the Stratton Pond shelter. The address of the Trailhead is 1600 Stratton-Arlington Road, Stratton, VT. Stratton Vermont. 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 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. As a result of heavy use, the potential for impact on the shoreline and the pond’s ecosystem is serious. We will be going into our second town tomorrow, so gave away some food to other hikers to lighten our packs. next shelter north ↑ 4.9 miles. All but one bunk was taken, and there were two in the loft. Posted on July 27, 2012 by Mr. Noodles. Trip Miles: 1635.60. 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. The water source is a spring located down by the pond. Stratton Pond Trail Elevation Profiles. Stratton Pond Shelter: 43.100521, -72.964052 Parking Lot: 43.061112, -72.967565. Stratton View Shelter is in Stratton. Water source is Bigelow Spring, 0.1 mile west of Willis Ross Clearing on the Lye Brook Trail. Houser and I went to bed at a decent hour (~8pm?) Posted on November 11, 2017 by GMCadminWOO. Really fun trail! It has room for at least 12 inside and a large porch with benches that could easily sleep more on a nice night. Blasted right through earplugs, and I swear he actually shook the shelter. Maintained by GMC and USFS; caretaker; fee. Original Date: Aug 17, 2010. Aug 4 – Stratton Pond. A tenting area is available here via the North Shore Trail. Stratton Pond Shelter → Stratton Pond. 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. 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. Lots and lots and lots and lots of mud. → 7/26/12 Stratton Pond Shelter to Manchester VT. 10 Miles. Post navigation ← Stratton Pond. 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. I forgot my bandana. Camping is restricted to the designated sites only. A brand new shelter just finished and not even named on Stratton Pond. Goodard Shelter – Stratton Pond Shelter. Stratton Pond: Day 134: We rise this morning at 6:00 to a partly sunny sky and cool temperatures. Most were AT thru hikers who’d been together for the last 1600 miles. 7/25/12 Goddard Shelter to Stratton Pond Shelter – 20 miles. Click on the image for larger map. We will be going into our second town tomorrow, so gave away some food to other hikers to lighten our packs. This trail was great! Continue to the right at Stratton Pond. Posted on July 26, 2012 by Mr. Noodles. Did not get much sleep at the Stratton Pond (Hilton) Shelter due to a very loud snorer. photos October 17, 2007 From the parking lot, down Stratton-Arlington Road to the trailhead to the shelter: And back from the Shelter to the Parking Lot: Coordinates. Follow the same route back to the trailhead. your own Pins on Pinterest Hiked 10.6 miles today. The shelter sits at 3500 feet just below the firetower from the pics in my last post. Today was going to be a rough climb of about 1,800 feet up to the top of Stratton Mountain. ← 7/25/12 Goddard Shelter to Stratton Pond Shelter – 20 miles. Arrived at Stratton Pond Shelter very wet, cold and tired. / Aug 4 – Stratton Pond. Stratton Pond is the largest body of water on the Long Trail. I packed up really fast. As we begin hiking, we stop to replenish our water bottles at the nearby stream. Tenting areas are available to the left and right here. Hiked the first two miles in my puffy jacket. 6 AM 4 PM. Stratton Pond Trail to Catamount Trail (Stratton-Arlington Rd. This junction also leads to the Stratton Pond Shelter. Got some nice views of the town below on the way. We summitted another ski mountain called Bromley. Accommodates 20. 7/27/12 Manchester to Bromley Shelter – 2 miles. From the pond, it's a mellow 3.1-mile ascent on smooth trail through dense sugar maples to the top of Stratton Mountain. By Tony Lombardi June 22, 2018 No Comments Mile 1,641.2 Elevation 2,680.0 feet Hiked 15.1. Since Harmon Hill, the trail has been pretty darn good. Sarah Greenly. I left Goddard this morning at six forty five wearing my rain kilt. By. Other Information. UPDATE 7/24/19. 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. Then another and another, then it was time to get up. The Green Mountain Club is the founder and maintainer of the Long Trail - the oldest long distance hiking trail in America. Brought back some good memories from my Long Trail thru-hike. STR006. The boys slept in the loft above the porch. Published on June 13, 2014 September 15, 2015 by alpacamark. Last night was very loud. Posted in homepage slider. Stratton Pond above. One of them had just arrived. I quickly warmed up the last quarter mile up Glastenbury. Discover (and save!) On your hike around the north end of the lake to the camping sites, be sure to look for the Stratton summit. August 4, 2011 by Beardoh. Last night at Stratton Pond Shelter, thirteen souls sheltered from a night of ferocious thunderstorms. There is now also a bear box at Stratton Pond Shelter and the above list has been updated. Mostly cause my hiking clothes were still wet, and cold!, from yesterday’s rainy day. 19.4 miles, AT – 1621.5. Mellow day heading out of Manchester Center. 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