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Grout Pond

Grout Pond is a gem in Vermont's Green Mountain National Forest. This 84-acre pond is a popular destination for camping, hiking, paddling, and fishing.
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Location: Grout Pond is located in Stratton, Vermont, within the Green Mountain National Forest. The pond is accessible via Kelly Stand Road, a scenic dirt road that winds through the forest
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Recreation: Grout Pond offers a variety of recreational activities, including camping, hiking, paddling, and fishing. The pond is surrounded by 12 miles of multipurpose non-motorized trails, making it an ideal destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts

Camping: The Grout Pond Campground has 12 reservable sites, including tent sites and drive-in sites for small RVs. The campground is open year-round

Hiking: The 2.7-mile loop around the pond is a moderate hike that takes about an hour and a half to complete. The trail is relatively flat and suitable for families
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Paddling: Grout Pond is perfect for kayaking or canoeing. The pond is 28 feet deep, so the water can be chilly, but refreshing on a hot summer day.

Fishing: Grout Pond is home to a variety of fish species, including smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, and yellow perch.

Wildlife: Grout Pond is surrounded by a diverse ecosystem, including mixed conifer and hardwood forests, wetlands, and wildlife. The pond is home to a variety of plant and animal species, making it an ideal destination for nature enthusiasts.

Access: Grout Pond is accessible year-round, but the road leading to the pond may be closed during winter months. Visitors can park in the day-use area and hike in to the pond.

Blue Ridge Parkway

Outside of Stauton, Viriginia. I much prefer driving the Blue Ridge Parkway over Skyline Drive -- the road is straighter, the speed limit is generally faster, there ar emore places to pull over and it's much less developed.

Campgrounds In Monongehella, George Washington and Jefferson National Forests

This interactive map shows all of the developed campgrounds in the Monongahela National Forest along with the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests in West Virgina and Virgina in the Allegheny Mountains.

Data Source - Forest Service Recreational Opporunities Database. http://data.fs.usda.gov/geodata/edw/datasets.php?xmlKeyword=Recreation+Opportunities