Trails: Hazen's Notch Association, a not-for-profit conservation organization, grooms 67 km (40 miles) of trails for cross-country skiing. There are lots of single track, some double track, and some skating lanes. Trails range from easy to difficult, with lots of intermediate sections. There are some backcountry trails, including a section of the Catamount Trail. Full-moon snowshoe tours are offered monthly throughout the winter. The Bill Caney Memorial Ski Tour takes place in January. Trail fees: XC skiing $12, snowshoeing ? (winter 2005/6) Tel: 802-326-4799 Snow report: Trail conditions are posted on the HNA website Nearest town: Montgomery Center, VT Web site:Hazen's Notch Association Trail map: Maps are available at the center, are posted at trail junctions, and can be viewed on the HNA website. Equipment rentals: XC ski equipment and snowshoes (call ahead to reserve) Ski lessons: Yes, call ahead Other winter activities: Snowshoeing on 30 km of trails Facilities: Day lodge, snack bar, warming huts Lodging on site: None Lodging nearby: Montgomery Center has some inns and B&Bs. Jay Peak has condos and a lodge. Annual events: Ted Means Memorial Citizens Race, February (see HNA Website - "Calendar") Local info:Jay Peak Area Association | Northeast Vermont Tourism Weather forecast:Montgomery Directions to the trailhead: Hazen's Notch ski center is 1.5 miles east of Montgomery Center on Route 58 (1419 Hazen's Notch Road). Note that Hazen's Notch Road east of the center is closed during the winter so the only access to the trails is via Montgomery Center. Map of local region:Hazen's Notch Ski Center Update submitted by: Rolf Anderson, President Date submitted: Dec 23, 2001
Name of XC Area: Hazen's Notch Times that I have skied there: Weekly I last skied there in: Apr, 2001 Trails that I skied: All of them My favorite trails: Beaver Ponds Trail, High Meadow Trail & Notch Trail Trail marking: Very good Trail grooming: Very good Rating: 4 stars What I liked: Trails are impeccably groomed and the scenery is the absolute best in Vermont. What I disliked: Few of the trails are groomed for skating. Comments: Snowshoeing trails to summits of Sugar Hill (1,700' El.) and Burnt Mountain (2,800' El) are beautiful and provide incredible views of northern Vermont. Check out their new website and snow report at www.hazensnotch.org Submitted by: Lars Vercelli from: Thompson CT Date submitted: Dec 23, 2001
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