Mount Mansfield
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Vermont's highest peak at 4,393 feet, known for its human face-like profile. A popular destination for hiking, skiing, and scenic drives, offering panoramic views.

📜 Vermont's highest mountain, part of the Green Mountains.
🔍 Features a unique human face-like profile with peaks named Forehead, Nose, Lip, Chin, and Adam's apple.

Why Go

🏞️ Breathtaking panoramic views
🚶‍♀️ Access to numerous hiking trails
⛷️ Excellent skiing and snowboarding at Stowe Mountain Resort
🌲 Explore rare alpine tundra

Why Avoid

⚠️ Toll road can be challenging for some drivers
🚫 Trails closed during New England mud season (mid-April to late May)
❄️ Punishing snowstorms on mountaintop in winter

Tips

🧥 Bring layers; it's often windy and cooler at the summit
🚗 Toll Road and Gondola are seasonal, check operating dates
🗺️ Hike 1.3 miles on Long Trail from Visitors Center to Chin summit

Cost

💰 Toll Road and Gondola SkyRide have fees.

Hours

🕒 Toll Road and Gondola operate seasonally (typically June to October/Mid-October). Trails closed mid-April to late May.

Last updated 8 days ago

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