Mount Mansfield State Forest, Stowe

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Reach the very top of Vermont with a climb up Mount Mansfield State Forest, the state's highest mountain. With a summit over 1,300 m (4,300 ft) above sea level, this peak is one of only three spots in Vermont where alpine tundra survives from as far back as the last Ice Age. Said to resemble a human profile, and most distinct when viewed from the east, the mountain offers visitors different views via several hiking trails. Some of the most popular trails start from a state park located on the western side of the mountain, where the terrain naturally provides a good shelter from adverse weather conditions. Check online for trail conditions and closings before you make the trip. Plan trip to Stowe with our itinerary maker to find out where to go and what to do.

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By Daffodil7404

Highly recommend the gondola ride to the top! I'm afraid of heights, but it was worth it. (As high as the mountain is, the gondola cars aren't actually all that high off the ground.) On a clear day...

Highly recommend the gondola ride to the top! I'm afraid of heights, but it was worth it. (As high as the mountain is, the gondola cars aren't actually all that high off the ground.) On a clear day... more »
By TomW_from_Texas

The fall foliage views from the summit were amazing. We arrived early and got to see clouds rise off the mountainside. There are multiple trails near the peak. The terrain and vegetation are...

The fall foliage views from the summit were amazing. We arrived early and got to see clouds rise off the mountainside. There are multiple trails near the peak. The terrain and vegetation are... more »

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By Tyler Hunt

We took the gondola up and the did a very hard but short trail to the top. Probably would have had awesome views but it was cloudy.

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By John Ferraro

So beautiful. The gondola ride is very pretty. First snow of the year looks surreal. Get lost up top.

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