Groton State Forest: Kettle Pond

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Walk around the shore of secluded Kettle Pond or travel the short ADA accessible path to the boat launch.
Trail Activity
Accessible Experience Hiking Snowshoeing
Length
3.10 miles, Loop
Difficulty
Easy
Towns
Groton (VT), Marshfield (VT), Peacham (VT)
Surface
Packed Earth/Dirt, Boardwalk/Bog Bridging, Road, Unpaved, Road, Paved, Snow, Ungroomed
Pets
Permitted on leash
Fees
No
Other Activities
Snowmobiling

Description

This moderate walk goes around secluded Kettle Pond. The trail leaves the parking lot off VT-232 and travels along a 4+ foot wide, compacted stone path to the water's edge.

Stay right for the narrower, natural surface loop trail. At the far south end of the pond the trail is rocky and wet. After traveling the perimeter of the pond, the trail travels past the Kettle Pond Group Camping Area, returning to VT-232 along the gravel campground road. Travel a short distance north along the shoulder of VT-232 to return to the parking lot.

Trail Manager

Visit VT Department of Forests, Parks & Recreation online for more information or contact:

VT Dept. Forests, Parks & Recreation District 5: St. Johnsbury District
374 Emerson Falls Road
St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
Phone: (802) 751-0136
Luke.OBrien@vermont.gov
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Trail Tips

Dispose of Waste Properly
Keep the Twin States (Vermont & New Hampshire) green and clean! Pick up trash, even if it's not yours. Leave soon-to-be trash like excess packaging, stickers, and twist ties at home.

Trailhead Information

Kettle Pond Trailhead is located at a turn-out on VT-232, 6.5 miles south of US-2 in Marshfield and 7 miles north of US-302 in Groton.

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