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Mt. Mansfield State Forest

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Mount Mansfield State Forest is the largest contiguous tract of land managed by the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation (Essex and Barre District Offices).

There are four state parks contained within the boundaries of the forest including Little River State Park, Smuggler's Notch State Park, Underhill State Park and Waterbury Center State Park, as well as two Natural Areas, including Daniels Notch Natural Area and Mt. Mansfield Natural Area.

The forest is named for Mount Mansfield, the highest point in Vermont.

Gems in Mt. Mansfield State Forest - 1

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gem Favorite The summit of Mount Mansfield leaves little to be desired.

Mt Mansfield - "The Chin"

(11) Morristown, VT

Mt. Mansfield State Forest Running

  • 54 Miles 87 Kilometers of Trail
  • 0 Recommended Routes
  • 1 Gem Gems
  • 3 Easy Trails Easy Trails
  • 16 Intermediate Trails Intermediate Trails
  • 10 Difficult Trails Difficult Trails
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Trails in Mt. Mansfield State Forest - 29

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1.8 mi 2.8 km #1Butler Lodge Trail
Intermediate
Jericho, VT
Intermediate
Jericho, VT
1.5 mi 2.5 km #2Frost Trail
Intermediate
Jericho, VT
Intermediate
Jericho, VT
1.3 mi 2.1 km #3Kimmers Trail
Intermediate
Stowe, VT
Intermediate
Stowe, VT
2.9 mi 4.7 km #4Beaver Meadow Trail
Intermediate
Morristown, VT
Intermediate
Morristown, VT
1.4 mi 2.3 km #5Duck Down Trail
Intermediate/Difficult
Waterbury, VT
Intermediate/Difficult
Waterbury, VT
8.7 mi 13.9 km #6Cotton Brook Road
Easy/Intermediate
Stowe, VT
Easy/Intermediate
Stowe, VT
0.9 mi 1.4 km #7Gove's Trail
Intermediate
Waterbury, VT
Intermediate
Waterbury, VT
0.3 mi 0.5 km #8Buchanan Shelter Spur
Intermediate
Williston, VT
Intermediate
Williston, VT
24.9 mi 40.0 km #9The Long Trail (Division 10)
Difficult
Stowe, VT
Difficult
Stowe, VT
2.5 mi 4.0 km #10Lake Mansfield Trail
Intermediate
Stowe, VT
Intermediate
Stowe, VT

Photos of Mt. Mansfield State Forest - 31

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The summit of Mount Mansfield leaves little to be desired.
Mar 30, 2017 near Morristown, VT
Don't be discouraged by the Sunset Ridge Trail's strenuous climbing and multiple false summits. The view up top is worth it all!
Mar 30, 2017 near Morristown, VT
This is pretty typical for the Eagle Cut Trail.
Apr 4, 2017 near Jericho, VT
Toward the base of Mount Mansfield, the Sunset Ridge Trail traverses thick forests rife with roots and rocks.
Apr 4, 2017 near Jericho, VT
You can drive to the summit of Mt Mansfield or or hike the 2,500 ft in elevation over a one of kind 5.1 mile trail.... you know what to do!
Feb 28, 2018 near Morristown, VT
A one of a kind view from the Chin of Mt Mansfield, looking north onto the Long Trail
Jul 6, 2019 near Morristown, VT
Butler Lodge (1953)
Nov 20, 2021 near Jericho, VT
Bear Hollow Shelter (1991)
Nov 20, 2021 near Johnson, VT