Detour – Climb the CATS Cheney Mountain Trail

Detour: Climb CATS Cheney Mt Trail (1.5 mi RT) for a view of Republic Steel’s #7 Mill (sintering plant) and the 12.5 million ton tailings pile. Trailhead on south side of Pelfershire Rd 1.4 mi west of Rt 22/9N. Walk around the fenced gate and hike up a logging road. Trail narrows on climb to summit. At the top you will pass a number of small wetlands. There are three viewpoints: north up the lake, west toward the High Peaks, and south to Lake Champlain and Champlain Bridge