Mt. Mansfield, the tallest point in Vermont, features a long summit ridge with multiple summits including The Forehead and The Nose. It is one of the most popular hiking destinations in Vermont, drawing visitors from all over the Northeast and Quebec, and can become very crowded. In order to avoid crowds, plan to visit early in the morning or on weekdays.
There are many ways up to the summit of Mt. Mansfield from multiple trailheads. Please note that the trails described below leave from different trailheads. If planning to start and end at different trailheads, make sure to drop a car and plan for the driving distance between trailheads.
TRAIL DESCRIPTIONS
Lakeview, Canyons, Subway, and Cliff Trails: These trails parallel the Long Trail along the Mansfield summit ridgeline, but follow adventurous terrain, over and under boulders and along cliff edges. Take them for excellent views, more challenging hiking, and smaller crowds.
For more information, visit Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation online or contact:
Hell Brook Parking: This parking lot provides access to the Hell Brook Trail. It is open only in the summer. The Mountain Road is closed at Barnes Camp in the winter months. From the intersection of VT-100 and VT-108 in Stowe, drive north on VT-108 for 9.1 miles. Parking is on the right. The Hell Brook trailhead is across the road from the pull-off parking area.
Barnes Camp Parking: This parking lot provides access to the Long Trail and is open year-round. From the intersection of VT-100 and VT-108 in Stowe, drive north on VT-108 for 7.8 miles. The lot for the Barnes Camp Visitor Center will be on the right. This area is plowed in the winter.
Stowe Mountain Resort Parking: This parking lot provides access to the Haselton Trail. From the intersection of VT-100 and VT-108 in Stowe, drive north on VT-108 for 7.7 miles. Turn left into the Stowe Mountain Resort and park in the large lots.
It is mud season in Vermont. Even if a trail is marked as open, pay attention to trail conditions. If you encounter mud or ice, turn around. Come back once the trail has had time to dry out.
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