Hike at Big Deer Little Deer Twin Mountain Loop in Groton, VT

Hello, everyone! I am planning a visit to the Big Deer and Little Deer Mountains in Groton, VT. Big Deer Mountain and Little Deer Mountain are joined by a 6.2-mile moderate loop trail with an elevation gain of 1,263 ft. We will be traveling via this loop: Little Loop Trail; Coldwater Brook Trail; Telephone Line Trail; Big Deer Mountain Trail; Osmore Pond Loop Trail; Little Deer Mountain Trail; and Hosmer Brook Trail. The hike starts out scenic forest hike and then the loop splits to include visits to Big Deer Mountain and Little Deer Mountain. There are also bridges, water views, river crossings, and boardwalks over swampy areas. The featured photo is one that I took on a previous visit. There are some wonderful views! Dogs are welcomed at this location, but must be kept leashed.

Please bring the following gear for this event:
Water (at least 3 bottles)
Hiking Shoes
Insect Repellent
Snacks (as needed)
Microspikes (**although these may not be needed, please bring microspikes/crampons in case of icy terrain)

We will meet at the Big Deer Little Deer Mountain Parking Lot: the parking lot is a medium-sized dirt lot located off of Boulder Beach Road just past Big Deer State Park. The lot is shared with the Groton Nature Center; please refer to the included map pin for driving directions. Although I don't anticipate parking to be an issue, I cannot guarantee that there will be enough parking spaces, and for those bringing guests, please carpool!

Plan to arrive at the parking lot for 9:00am. When I arrive, I will post a comment in the comments section to confirm my location. We will wait 15 minutes for friends to gather before starting the hike. I have allocated 4.5 hours for this event, but we may finish sooner and will travel at our own pace. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me if you are concerned about the difficulty of this hike. I want friends to feel comfortable and assure that our pace won’t leave anyone behind.

If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to send me a message or post a comment below and I will reply. I will be keeping a close eye on the weather throughout the week. This event will be subject to change depending on weather conditions.

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