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This section of the Long Trail runs from Route 15 to Tillotson Camp.


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Map Key

25.9

Miles

41.7

KM

77%

Runnable

3,186' 971 m

High

496' 151 m

Low

7,810' 2,380 m

Up

5,720' 1,744 m

Down

10%

Avg Grade (6°)

56%

Max Grade (29°)

Dogs Unknown

Features Birding · Cave · Commonly Backpacked · Historical Significance · Spring · Views · Wildlife

Description

This portion begins from the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail, at West Settlement Road. It turns left and follows the rail trail for roughly half a mile, before turning right into a field. It crosses over Route 15, then traverses over hills and islands before crossing on the bridge. It crosses over the Lamoille River, which is part of a canoe trail. The trail climbs over Prospect Rock and Roundtop Mountain, before arriving at Roundtop Shelter. Roundtop Shelter is a nice shelter with an awesome western view. The water source is a red hand pump 0.1 miles off the LT.

After crossing over Plot Road, the trail begins climbing up to Laraway Mountain. Much of the trail, here, follows a stream; this area is abundant with different animals. The trail traverses over mountains before it comes out to Spruce Ledge Shelter Spur. The water source is either at the shelter trail junction or a small sop 100 feet behind the shelter.

Shortly after this shelter, you'll pass through Devil's Gulch. This is a small boulder canyon that forces you through crevices in the rocks. From Route 118, the trail ascends to the fire tower atop Belvidere Mountain. It continues until it reaches Tillotson Camp, where this section ends.

Flora & Fauna

Fauna: Scarlet Tanager, Bee Fly.

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David Smith

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Photos

Trail sign at southern junction of Babcock Trail & Long Trail near Devil's Gulch.
Sep 6, 2022 near Hyde Park, VT
Scarlet Tanager
Nov 21, 2021 near Hyde Park, VT
Inquisitive Toad.
Nov 21, 2021 near Johnson, VT
Roundtop Shelter (built 1994)
Nov 21, 2021 near Johnson, VT
Sunset from Roundtop Shelter.
Nov 21, 2021 near Johnson, VT
Corliss Camp Shelter (built 1989)
Nov 21, 2021 near Johnson, VT

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