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From Rutland take Roue 4 to Mendon. Turn north on road to Chittendon. Take Dam Road (follow signs) to the Chittendon Dam boat ramp parking lot.
General Description: This 721-acre mountain lake (reservoir) is a pristine paradise, great for mountain biking, swimming, fishing, canoeing and kayaking (rentals available). On the southern end of Chittenden Reservoir is Lefferts Pond, a 49-acre impoundment with a large wetland area. From the South shore of the Chittenden Reservoir you can see a chain of mountains and ridge lines. Mt. Carmel and Bloodroot Mtn. are the prominent peaks on the horizon. The foliage is outstanding in the Fall!
The Trails: There are two mountain bike ride options here: The Round Robin Loop Trail and The Lefferts Pond Trail. (See details below) Round Robin Trail: 10.5 mile loop. Average ride time is 2 – 2 ½ hours. The trail passes views of Chittenden Reservoir and Lefferts Pond as it crosses a dam and bridge over a spillway. The trail is wide and gently rolls through the woods. Maximum elevation change is 250 feet. From the Chittendon Dam boat ramp parking lot, back-track the way you came in and bear to the right, skirting the reservoir. Stay on the trail until you come out onto a paved road. Turn right and start climbing. Soon you'll pass the Mountain Top Inn and enter the Green Mountain National Forest. After about 3.5 miles at a Y intersection, take the right fork (left fork is FR 99), onto the Round Robin Trail which is a Green Mountain National Forest designated mountain bike trail and the best part of the ride! The trail winds through the forest, tall grass covered meadows and over streams. Watch for fallen trees or water bars hidden in the tall grass. After another 3.5 miles, at a Y intersection bear right and ride over a bridge. There is a small spillway on your left. When you hit the main road (Wildcat Road) turn right and continue until you arrive back at Dam Road. Make another right and head back to the parking lot.
Lefferts Pond Trail: Average ride time is 1 – 1 ½ hours. You can make a loop around Lefferts Pond by connecting the Round Robin Trail, Lefferts Pond Trail, and a section of Wildcat Rd. The trail is wide and gently rolls through the woods. There will be gradual ascents and descents to the intersection with Wildcat Rd. Maximum elevation change is about 200 feet.
For more information: Green Mountain National Forest Phone: (802) 747-6700
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