Lake Mansfield Trail to Taylor Lodge

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Region Mount Mansfield, Northern Vermont

Length 3.2Miles

Difficulty Moderate

Elevation Gain

836

Vertical Feet

Type

Out-and-Back

Good For Backpacking, Day Hiking, Families, Pond or lake, Views

Description

From the Trout Club parking lot, follow the trail alongside Lake Mansfield, nestled in the shadows of Mount Mansfield, and continue on Lake Mansfield Trail for 1.6 mi. to Taylor Lodge and a junction with the Long Trail. This route climbs up toward Nebraska Notch and offers great views of the Notch. Return the way you came. (3.2 mi.)

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Getting There

Take Moscow Road west from VT-100, south of Stowe. Follow the paved road, which turns into the Nebraska Valley Road and becomes gravel-surfaced, 6.7 miles to the gate of the Lake Mansfield Trout Club. In summer, you may drive through the open gate to the hiking season day-use parking lot that is to the north of the main building of the Trout Club. There is an additional parking/winter parking lot on Luce Hill Road, before the Trout club gate, which adds 0.6 mi each way to the hike description below. Note that the Lake Mansfield Trout Club is private property. Please park and hike respectfully and do not leave the designated trail.

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Weather Conditions

Weather in Vermont can vary widely, especially in the mountains. Exposure to heat, humidity, rain, wind, snow, cold, and/or thunderstorms can all pose a risk to the hiker. Be sure to get up-to-date weather conditions before starting your hike.

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