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Hiking Mount Mansfield

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Trails: Several trails access the summit of Mount Mansfield, at 4,393 feet the tallest peak in Vermont. In addition to the Long Trail which traverses the mountain from north to south there are trails from the Stowe ski resort and the west side at Underwood State Park.

Note: Please stay off the fragile alpine grasses and mosses at the summit.
Access fee: Park pass required at the state park
Nearest town: Stowe, VT
Trail map: A waterproof Mt. Mansfield and the Worcester Range Hiking Trail Map is available from the GMC, $5.
Web site: Green Mountain Club | Stowe Mountain Resort
Points of interest: Panoramic views from the summit, alpine slide, gondola rides (see reosrt's website for operating schedule)
Other activities: Skiing, snowshoeing
Lodging: Stowe has many inns and other accommodations
Camping: Underwood and Smuggler's Notch State Parks
Weather forecast: Stowe
Tourism info: Stowe Chamber | Lamoille Valley Tourism
Getting to the trail: Trailheads are located at Stowe Mountain Ski Resort, located about 5 miles north of Stowe and at Underwood State Park.
Map of local region: Stowe Mountain Resort

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Number of ratings: 2
Average rating: 4.00  

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Trail Name: Mount Mansfield
I have hiked there: Once
I last hiked there in: July, 2005
Trails that I hiked: Laura Cowles
Sunset
Favorite trails: Sunset
Best time to go: Summer
Trail marking: Very good
Trail maintenance: Very good
Rating: 4 stars
What I liked: Fantastic views at the top and along the way on the Sunset trail.
What I disliked: Much more strenuous than I anticipated.
Additional comments:
Submitted by: DL
from: Danville, VT
Date submitted: July 30, 2005

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Area name: Mount Mansfield
Times hiked: Once
Date last hiked: Sept, 1997
Trails hiked: Long Trail
Favourite trails: only did one
Best time to go: September was great. It was a little chilly on top, but overall great.
Trail marking: Very good
Trail maintenance: Very good
Rating: 4 stars
What I liked: This is a very, very steep trail. It's more than a 2000 foot elevation gain without a single switchback. Two of my friends who came with us, who don't do a lot of hiking, quit before the summit. There is some fun rock scrambling just before the top.
What I disliked: Nothing.
Comments:
Submitted by: pj
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Date submitted: June 2, 2002

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