How long is Sterling Pond?

2.7 miles, loop, with about 1,000 feet of elevation gain — roughly 1 hr 24 min at a steady pace.

How hard is Sterling Pond?

It's rated Moderate. Vermont’s highest trout pond, atop Smugglers’ Notch

Where is Sterling Pond?

Sterling Pond is in Vermont. Vermont’s highest trout pond, atop Smugglers’ Notch

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Sterling Pond

Vermont

Distance2.7 mi

Est. time~1 hr 24 min

Elevation gain↗ 1,000 ft

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Sterling Pond is a moderate 2.7-mile loop hike in Vermont with about 1,000 ft of elevation gain. Vermont’s highest trout pond, atop Smugglers’ Notch.

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