Stratton Pond And Lye Brook Wilderness
Most of the Lye Brook Wilderness is relatively flat with marshy sections and small hills.
Taken on Sunday May 26, 2019 at Stratton Mountain.Why ads? π€ / Privacy Policy π³
Most of the Lye Brook Wilderness is relatively flat with marshy sections and small hills.
Taken on Sunday May 26, 2019 at Stratton Mountain.The trail, marked with blue blazes, enters the 15,680-acre Lye Brook Wilderness following along Lye Brook. Utilizing old logging railroad grades and old woods roads, the trail travels up a steady gradual slope. Downed trees from a 1995 cyclonic storm and a few small stream crossings make some of the trail challenging, which is in keeping with Wilderness management practices. A century ago, this area had been heavily logged, with railroads, charcoal kilns, and sawmills dotting the landscape. The land has reverted back to its natural state, but those wishing to explore can still find the remains of many of these turn of the century industries. The spur trail at 1.8 miles on the right, leads to the 125-foot high Lye Brook Falls, one of the highest in Vermont. Slippery rocks make the falls extremely dangerous and climbing the falls is not recommended.
Branch Pond Road in Kelley Stand is a popular place to camp and hike back to Branch Pond, Bourne Pond and Stratton Pond in the Lye Brook Wilderness.
Bourne Pond is a 2.75 mile hike from the end of Branch Pond Road, a scenic pond in the Lye Brook Wilderness with primative camping and an outhouse. A short side trip takes you down to Branch Pond.
Bourne Pond in Lye Brook Wilderness of the Green Mountain National Forest.