Elmwood Trails

South of RRCT’s trailhead parking lot at 819 Elmwood Road is the Town of Pownal Elmwood woodlot. The woodlot's primary trail begins at Elmwood Road and later connects to the CMP powerline and crosses where it by bridge over Chandler Brook.

Access to the banks of Chandler Brook is available:

·       On state-owned land (“the Corridor”) at and below the Corridor trail bridge;

·       Half-way between Elmwood Road and Sweetser Road (approximately 1 mile from either trail entrance) at the trail stairs and stone steps; and

·       On the shoulders and abutments of Sweetser Road at the Sweetser Road bridge.

Elmwood Trails consist of a series of trail easements across four private landowner properties combined with state and Royal River Conservation Trust land. The path is narrow and includes rocks, roots, and wet areas. It is not accessible to users with mobility challenges.

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There is a trailhead parking lot at 819 Elmwood Road and at 102 Sweetser Rd in Pownal.  The state’s parking lot at 500 Lawrence Road provides the best year-round off-road paved parking for trails that connect to Elmwood Trails.

Permitted:  Hiking, horses, and snowshoeing.  Dogs on leash or under voice control, leaving no evidence of their visit.

Not Permitted: Bikes and snowmobiles.

Required:  Wearing of orange during all hunting seasons and adherence to postings on private abutting land.