Snowmobiling in the MNRA and region
Several trails within the Moosalamoo National Recreation Area are managed for snowmobiling. Snowmobilers can also enjoy the Moosalamoo Region along the extensive Vermont Association of Snow Travelers (VAST) system.
The VAST Foote of the Mountain Snow-Travlers Club rides in and around the Moosalamoo National Recreation Area and can provide additional information about riding conditions, maps and resources. Click here for a Champlain Valley Region map.
Goshen and Minnie Baker Trails -
The following information was prepared by the USFS and can be found here.
Trail Facts:
| Length: see descriptions | Feature: Views, lakes, multi-use recreation area |
| Max. Elev. Change: 270 - 720 ft; see descriptions | USGS Map: East Middlebury & Brandon Quads |
| Amount of use: Low - High | Difficulty Level: Easy - Difficult |
| Average Trip time: Variable | Use restrictions: Each trail is managed for different uses |
Trail Description:
Goshen Trail: The trail begins at the Goshen parking lot on Forest Road 27 at a gated road. The trail crests a low ridge and passes under a power line. Continuing through the woods, the trail turns right at a junction with the Ridge Trail, and connects with the Leicester Hollow Trail just south of Silver Lake Campground at 0.6 miles.
Minnie Baker Trail: The trail climbs steeply in several pitches from route 53 and then descends to the Leicester Hollow Trail on a long downgrade with a hairpin turn at 1.2 miles and the maximum elevation change is 800 feet.
Please practice Leave No Trace ethics, such as carry out what you carry in.
Directions:
Minnie Baker Parking From Brandon, follow Route 73 east for 3.3 miles and turn left onto Route 53. Park on the right at 1.6 miles. The Minnie Baker Trail intersects the Leicester Hollow Trail at 1.2 miles.
Minnie Baker Parking From Rochester, follow route 100 south to the junction of Route 73. Take Rte 73 west for 14.4 miles and turn left on to Route 53. Park on the right at 1.6 miles. The Minnie Baker Trail intersects the Leicester Hollow trail at 1.2 miles.
Goshen Trail Parking from Middlebury, travel south on Route 7 to the Junction of route 125. Travel east on Route 125 for 6.8 miles and turn right onto Forest Road 32. Follow FR 32 for 6.8 miles and turn right onto Silver Lake Road (FR 27). Follow Silver Lake Road for 2.1 miles to the parking lot at the end.
Goshen Trail Parking from Rochester, travel south on Route 200 to the junction of Route 73. Travel west on Route 72 for 12.5 miles. Turn right on Town Hill Road and follow it for 0.6 miles. Take the first left onto Carlisle Hill Road, then right to stay on Carlisle Hill road for 1.8 miles. Turn left onto Silver Lake Road/FR 27 for 2.1 miles to parking lot at end.
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