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Gems in Mount Mansfield Natural Area - 1

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gem Favorite Peaceful and content after a day's hiking, you're sure to enjoy the view from "The Chin" looking down on Stowe.

Mt Mansfield - "The Chin"

(11) Morristown, VT

Mount Mansfield Natural Area Hiking

  • 2 Miles 4 Kilometers of Trail
  • 0 Recommended Routes
  • 1 Gem Gems
  • 1 Easy Trail Easy Trails
  • 1 Intermediate Trail Intermediate Trails
  • 6 Difficult Trails Difficult Trails
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Trails in Mount Mansfield Natural Area - 8

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0.4 mi 0.7 km #1Canyon North Trail
Very Difficult
Jericho, VT
Very Difficult
Jericho, VT 2 
0.4 mi 0.6 km #2Canyon North Extension Trail
Difficult
Jericho, VT
Difficult
Jericho, VT 3 
0.3 mi 0.5 km #3Canyon Trail
Difficult
Jericho, VT
Difficult
Jericho, VT 1 
0.6 mi 0.9 km #4Wampahoofus Trail
Difficult
Jericho, VT
Difficult
Jericho, VT 1 
0.4 mi 0.6 km #5Profanity Trail
Difficult
Morristown, VT
Difficult
Morristown, VT 2 
0.1 mi 0.2 km #6Wallace Cut-Off
Easy/Intermediate
Jericho, VT
Easy/Intermediate
Jericho, VT 1 

Photos of Mount Mansfield Natural Area - 12

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The summit of Mount Mansfield leaves little to be desired.
Mar 30, 2017 near Morristown, VT
In case you get turned around, look for this sign marking the Laura Cowles and Sunset Ridge Trail junction.
Apr 3, 2017 near Morristown, VT
Peaceful and content after a day's hiking, you're sure to enjoy the view from "The Chin" looking down on Stowe.
Apr 4, 2017 near Morristown, VT
About 85% of the way up the Sunset Ridge Trail, you'll have to navigate this rocky bit that winds through short evergreens. While the trees block the view of the summit, you'll be rewarded with expansive views from the top!
Apr 4, 2017 near Morristown, VT
View of Mt. Mansfield's "The Chin" and "The Nose" (with towers or "nosehairs") from "The Forehead"
Oct 23, 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
Trekking across Mount Mansfield's summit.
May 27, 2018 near Morristown, VT
Mansfield Summit in May - Nathan Palmisano
Jun 3, 2018 near Morristown, VT
A technical section going up the Halfway House trail. Notice the blue trail markings.
Oct 9, 2018 near Jericho, 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
Columbus Day, VT
Oct 31, 2019 near Jericho, VT
Butler Lodge (1953)
Nov 20, 2021 near Jericho, VT