Hike Feature: Mud Season
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Camel’s Hump View Trail
This lollipop-style loop trail features multiple gorgeous views of Camel’s Hump, which are especially good as the leaves begin to fall in autumn. The trail also features several benches, which offer nice rest spots. From the sign at the parking lot, head out on the main path. Soon you will come to a split where…
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Stark Mountain Trail
Start at the Mad River Glen Single Chair loading station. The Stark Mountain Trail follows a wide service road for 1.5 mi. winding up the ski area. At the intersection with Sunnyside Trail take a right to continue for 0.9 mi. (2.4 mi.). At the intersection with the Long Trail take a right onto Long Trail North for 0.1 mi until reaching the Stark’s Nest overlook at 3,644’ (2.5 mi). To return to Mad River Glen continue back on Long Trail going…
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Smugglers’ Notch Boardwalk
The Smugglers’ Notch Boardwalk, part of the Long Trail, built by GMC crews in 2010, is an accessible trail through wetlands, by a beaver dam, and with beautiful views of Smugglers’ Notch. Park in the Barnes Camp parking lot or the Stowe Resort parking lot across the street. The boardwalk starts at the western end…
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Nebraska Notch to Taylor Lodge
This is a good moderate day hike or beginner-friendly overnight trip. From Stevensville Rd. Trailhead register, take a right onto Nebraska Notch Trail and follow it for1.5 mi. Nebraska Notch Trail is a gradual climb through the woods and near streams to reach Nebraska Notch. Where Nebraska Notch and the Long Trail intersect, take a…
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Beaver Meadow Lodge Loop
The trail to Beaver Meadow Lodge follows an old road to a high basin surrounded by mountains on three sides and makes an excellent family hike. On a clear day, it is possible to see Whiteface Mountain to the north. Beaver Meadow Lodge is one of two shelters within the Long Trail System with a…
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Barnes Camp Loop
The Barnes Camp Loop starts on the Long Trail South at the boardwalk on the northern end of the parking lot. Proceed along the boardwalk with wetland views then continue on single track Long Trail North, blazed in white. In 0.3 mi. at intersection with Long Trail South and Picnic Area, turn right toward picnic…