The Old Town Center trail is a short path connecting the current center of Cabot Village to Menard Road by way of the historic Old Town Center. In continuous use for over 200 years, the route passes through the former center of Cabot which includes the 1790 Burying Ground and foundation stones for the Center Pound where stray livestock were housed.
From its west end in the village, the route climbs steeply through a hayfield, and then crosses a brook on a VAST trail bridge before connecting to a woods road. The woods road continues climbing through mixed forest before gradually flattening out as it approaches the Old Town Center site. The route continues along a hayfield on Old Center Road (Class 4) and ends where Old Center Road meets Danville Hill Road.
For additional information, visit the Town of Cabot Trails Committee website, or contact:
WILLEY BUILDING TRAILHEAD (YEAR ROUND)
From US-2 in Marshfield, take VT-215 north to Main Street in Cabot Village. From VT-15 in Walden, take VT-215 south to Main Street in Cabot Village. Park in the municipal lot behind the Willey Building (Cabot Town Hall and Library located at 3084 Main Street). The trailhead kiosk is behind the building next to the playground equipment.
OLD CENTER TRAILHEAD (CLOSED IN WINTER)
From Cabot Village, take Danville Hill Road to the intersection of Menard Road (on the left) and Old Center Road (on the right). Turn right onto Old Center Road, and continue along the road through the hayfield. There are parking spaces and a trail kiosk just past the tree line.
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