Are you taking the New England Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge? Here you can see all the hikes logged in our 2020 challenge for Mount Mansfield, with the most recent at the top. Click on a hike log to see all the details, more photos and leave comments for the challengers.

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Sep 15 2018

VT Part 1: Chased and Missed the Views

By Marie Ralff Peak SummitedMount MansfieldTrailheadSunset RidgeWeather was gorgeous the whole way up. I believe there's a shooting range nearby, so we heard quite a bit of noise on our ascent. The terrain was a bit different than what we were thinking, but very open once you got out of the trees. Pictures is the minute of views […] Read More →

Sep 5 2018

Highest Peak in Vermont!

By Judy L Peak SummitedMount MansfieldTrailheadSunset Ridge TrailThis was a very enjoyable hike that started out slow foot path climb under tree cover and progressed up and above the tree line to spectacular views. Towards the summit the trail was a bit more of a challenge but well worth the reward in the end as the summit provided […] Read More →

Sep 5 2018

Magnificent Mansfield

By Jeff LaFrenier Peak SummitedMount MansfieldTrailheadSunset Ridge TrailIt took just under three hours to get up to the peak of Mansfield. The weather was hazy and humid all the way up, which was good because shortly after reaching the top the sun came out and it hot! My wife and I hiked up together as we always do, […] Read More →

Sep 3 2018

Mount Mansfield on a Cloudy Humid Day

By Allen Harvey Peak SummitedMount MansfieldTrailheadLoop trail Maple Ridge to Longtrail to Sunset RidgeGroupSoloVery humid hike overcast at summit but a really good hike scrambling required. Read More →

Aug 19 2018

A Man‘s Journey to Another Man‘s Face

By Jeff Cobb Peak SummitedMount MansfieldTrailheadOne man‘s journey to another man‘s faceGroupSteffPerfect Sunday afternoon hike with a beautiful sunset! Read More →

Aug 18 2018

The best for last! Finish of the New England Six Pack on Mount Mansfield!

By Msteph Peak SummitedMount MansfieldTrailheadUnderhill State ParkGroupJeffAwesome Hike! We both finished the New England Six Pack with a stunning sunset on Mount Mansfield!! Users who liked this: Read More →

Aug 12 2018

Halfway

By John Olmsted Peak SummitedMount MansfieldTrailheadunderhill state park … loopGroupsoloRain was in the forecast but it held off … trails were great loved the rock wall and walking out in the open ….it was yet another in the clouds summit for myself …that just give me a reason to come back again another day… although i'm about the […] Read More →

Jul 12 2018

Vermont Sunshine

By Brenda Peak SummitedMount MansfieldTrailheadUnderhill State Park-Eagle's CutWe finally got a bluebird day to go hiking. This was day one of a two day trip to Vermont. My daughter, Hannah and her dog Bella and I set off at 9:30 am to hike up Maple Ridge Trail to the Long Tril to summit Mt. Mansfield. After correcting […] Read More →

Jul 11 2018

Double Header: Mount Mansfield

By Hannah W Peak SummitedMount MansfieldTrailheadMaple Ridge Trail> Long Trail> Sunset Ridge TrailMy mom, Bella and I stayed up in Vermont for 3 days so we could do Mount Mansfield and Camels hump. After a long day of driving and a stormy night we had absolutely the the best hiking weather anyone could ask for. We finally broke […] Read More →

Jul 8 2018

Rocky Way to the Top of Vermont

By Sasa Marinkovic Peak SummitedMount MansfieldTrailheadCCC RoadMt Mansfield is the highest mountain in Vermont. I started my hike at Underhill State Park. Took CCC road (2.2 miles) and then Maple Ridge Trail (1.5 miles to the Forehead, one of Mt Mansfield’s summits). Maple Ridge Trail is very steep, there are few spots on the trail that requires a […] Read More →

Jul 6 2018

A tip of a hat

By Ralph Peters Peak SummitedMount MansfieldTrailheadLong TrailGrouphiked with CinspoonWow, what can I not say about this mountain. We started our trek in what we perceived will be wet conditions throughout the hike. So we put on our rain gear and headed out. The Long trail starts out as a “boardwalk” through Beaver pond, newly built to allow all […] Read More →

Jul 6 2018

Whipping Winds of Mansfield

By Cindy Spooner Peak SummitedMount MansfieldTrailheadLong Trail/ HaseltonGroupRalphPThe day started off with a thunderstorm and we were expecting rain again for the morning so we were not expecting much on this hike. All I can say is wow, what a pleasant surprise indeed. Started the trek on the Long Trail and we could see the mountain from the […] Read More →

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New England Overview > Mount Mansfield

Mount Mansfield is the highest mountain in Vermont and flagship peak within the famous Vermont Green Mountains.  The mountain is one of two spots in Vermont where true alpine tundra survives from the Ice Ages.

The east flank of the mountain is also home to Stowe Mountain Resort, one of the finest winter ski resorts in the country.

The hike begins at Underhill State Park off of Mountain Road where there is plenty of parking available in the parking area for a fee of $4/person.

Did you know?

When viewed from the east or west, Mount Mansfield has the appearance of a human profile, with distinct forehead, nose, lips, chin, and Adam's apple…hence the origin of its name.

Mount Mansfield Basics

• Summit elevation: 4,393′ (1,339 m)
• Vertical gain: 2,880′
• Hiking mileage: 7.3 miles
• Location: Mount Mansfield State Forest, Underhill, VT

Hiking Mount Mansfield

Six-Pack of Peaks Challengers should follow the 7.3 mile Mount Mansfield Loop Trail which begins in Underhill State Park.

Travel Time

• Driving from Boston, MA: 3:38 (218 Miles)
• Driving from Albany, NY: 3:29 (167 Miles)
• Look-up turn-by-turn directions to the trailhead here on Google Maps

Where to Stay

Camping

Underhill State Park offers a number of campsites in close proximity to the Mount Mansfield trailhead.

Lodging

There are many lodging options within an hour drive of the park entrance.  Hikers can opt to stay in Burlington right on the shores of picturesque Lake Champlain or head east to the quintessential New England town of Stowe with its stunning views of the surrounding mountains.

My personal favorite is Stone Hill Inn in Stowe, one of the top Bed and Breakfast destinations in the country. Staying in this area also allows hikers quick access to other trails on the backside of Mount Mansfield in historic Smuggler's Notch.

Dining

The Burlington and Stowe areas offer a variety of great dining options.  For a romantic dinner in a more historic setting I highly recommend Hen of the Wood restaurant in Waterbury.

For those seeking a more casual dining experience, Idletyme Brewing Company in Stowe offers delicious food and great locally brewed beer.

It is also worth noting the Ben & Jerry's Factory is conveniently located in Waterbury for those hikers looking to experience some ice cream nirvana after their hike.