The Black Kettle Farm Nature Trail is an easier loop that can also be connected with the Beaver Flow Trail.

Key takeaways

• Distance: 1.3 miles round trip
• Elevation gain: 190 feet

Hiking the Black Kettle trail

The Black Kettle trail starts among huge white pines, then makes its way through pastures and along interesting rock formations with good views. Along the trail you'll see some amazing, mature hardwood species.

Black Kettle Trail in the winter

Cook Road is closed to cars in the winter, but it is open for hiking, crosscountry skiing, and snowshoeing. If you decide to travel Cook Road via any of these ways, expect the possibility of breaking trail on this hike, and be prepared for all winter conditions.

Find more legendary trails in the Lake Champlain Region

Want to find more hikes in the Lake Champlain Region’s open spaces? With the Lake Champlain Region’s extensive trail network, there are endless options to choose from!

How to get there

Trailhead can be found about 500 yards up the road from the intersection of Cook and Leaning Road in Essex.