HAYSTACK MOUNTAIN VT & DEERFIELD RIDGE TRAIL TO MOUNT SNOW skiing & hiking
Southern Vermont near Wilmington. Mar 3, 2013 - DEERFIELD RIDGE TRAIL from Upper Dam Rd in Wilmington VT. Elevation 2,390' at the trailhead. Trail climbs over 600' in 2.1 miles to junction of 0.3 mile spur to Haystack Mtn. The ridge trail continues above 3,000' to Mt. Snow. As of Dec 14, 2012 motorized vehicles incl. snowmobiles not allowed. Stopped for lunch & turns at top of the private Haystack Ski Area. Continued N to a 1,055m summit & a bit beyond, over a mile short of Mt. Snow, before turning back. Some moderately steep terrain, some challenging hills with moguls, trail generally fairly wide & good for turns. A few limited views along the way - high up the trail tends to be bordered with thick stands of red spruce heavily laden with snow. Some crusty base with 1-2" powder down low (ok skiing); excellent skiing above 3,000' with 5" powder on good base. At least intermediate+. 1,000' net elevation c...