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Groton State Forest, Kettle Pond Trail, and Owls Head

Montpelier Vermont Hikes

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Groton State Forest, Kettle Pond Trail, and Owls Head - Montpelier Vermont Hikes

About halfway between Montpelier and Saint Johnsbury. A hike around a forest pond and a short walk to Owls Head Mountain. Special attractions: Wildlife, wildflowers, and wonderful shore views; Green Mountain vistas from Owls Head.

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Trail Statistics & Information

Activity Type: Hiking
Nearby City: Montpelier
Length: 3 total miles
Elevation Gain: 200 feet
Trail Type: Loop
Skill Level: Easy to Moderate
Duration: 3 hours.
Season: Spring, Summer, Fall
Local Contacts: Agency of Natural Resources, Department of Forests, Parks, and Recreation, District V, 802-748-8787
Local Maps: Trail maps are available at campgrounds in the state forest or from the address listed.
Topo Map: Groton State Forest, Kettle Pond Trail, and Owls Head Topographic Map
Guide Book: Hiking Vermont Guide Book
Driving Directions: View Guide
Trail Directions: View Guide
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Weather Conditions

  1. Today
    Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers this morning. Highs in the upper 40s. Northwest winds around 10 mph this morning... Becoming light and variable late. Chance of rain 20 percent.

  2. Tonight
    Mostly clear. Lows around 30. Light and variable winds.

  3. Sunday
    Sunny. Highs in the mid 40s. Light and variable winds.

  4. Sunday Night
    Clear until midnight...then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s. Light and variable winds.

About This Trail Guide

Hiking Vermont
Hiking Vermont

by Larry Pletcher (Falcon Publishing)

On the hiking paths of Vermont signs are not very common. Hikers need to know the right topographica…

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