Forest
Lease: Hardwood forest 39 min from Burlington suitable for sugaring operation
West Bolton
Farmer Housing
Updated August 28, 2025
440 Total Acres
- 1 Tillable Acres
- 1 Pasture Acres
- 440 Forested Acres
Lease: Hardwood forest 39 min from Burlington suitable for sugaring operation
West Bolton , VT
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440 acres of northern hardwood forest with ~11,000 taps, 4x15 ft wood fired evaporator and starter tubing for 1000 tapes. Modern grid tied 2 bed 2 bath home with apx 1/2 acre of possible pasture/meadow/garden. Streams. Backcountry skiing possible
This landowner is a
Private non-farming landowner
Quality of land
Western aspect of Bolton Mountain including a portion of the Long Trail with an inch or two of rich soil over mineral soil with super fine sandy silty aspects. Hard wood forest with a mixture of maple, cherry, birch and beech trees. At least 11,000 maples trees. There are no chemicals. The land was cleared for pastures many decades ago. There is great back country skiing and lovely cool streams for swimming. The clean modern charming grid tied house has a spectacular view of the lake and NY mountains from a large expansive porch.
Enrolled in Current Use
Yes
Protected with conservation easement
No
Current forest management plan
Yes
Certified or qualified organic
No
External map links
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Farm Information
Farmer housing
Yes
Farmer housing details
Beautiful 2 bed room 2 bath modern cape built in 2000 in great condition.
currently rented long term rentals on airbnb
Water source for farm use
Available
Type of water source
Drilled well, River/stream
Water source details
drilled well is mostly for the house use. plenty of stream water is present though and could be contained for later use in cistern or other catchment.
Farm infrastructure
Description of farm infrastructure
Large 2 car 2 story garage is present. One small to medium sized (about 30 horse power) 20 year old tractor for plowing with front end loader
Access to equipment
Not available
Tenure Arrangement
Lease
Tenure arrangement details
The maple sugar bush (11,000 taps) is available for lease together with the 4 x 15 ft wood fired evaporator, pans, the starter tubing for ~1000 taps. The house is also available for lease. There is a small meadow and garden area available, about 1/2 acre. We also have a newly cleared log landing (1/2 acre )and wildlife clearing (2 acres). There is great backcountry skiing in the winter - the land is between Trapps and Bolton Valley Ski Resort near the Catamount Trail. The Long Trail crosses the land.
Additional Information
video of the land available for serious inquiries ..