THalky - Jan 28, 2013 1:47 pm Date Climbed: Sep 3, 2012
#12 - Nice views and fun above tree line
A great hike, with some nice views.
xbaghat - Jan 20, 2013 11:14 am Date Climbed: Jun 7, 2010
thirty-six
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Jimmy Rivers - Jan 4, 2013 3:27 pm Date Climbed: Sep 3, 2012
Longs Trail, fun ledges near summit
Mansfield was state HP #12 for me! Towards the top were like 4 fun ledges from what i remember on the Longs Trail, beautiful views from top, could see Mt Washington in the distance....
& Wind Chill
scrambling with backpack was crazy fun though
technicolorNH - Oct 8, 2012 11:35 pm Date Climbed: Oct 7, 2012
short jaunt
Eighty minute ascent via the Long Trail route from the north. Seventy minute descent. The summit was socked in with fog so no views but there was beautiful rime ice on the plants and not (fortunately) on the trail. I had enough left in my tank to do Marcy the next morning.
After breakfast with a view of the mountain, we headed up the Long Trail. With perfectly clear skies, we had spectacular views of the surrounding mountains, as well as Lake Champlain and the Adirondacks, with Whiteface standing out, to the west. We descended the steep Profanity Trail back to the Long Trail. HP41
Redwic - Sep 18, 2012 12:20 am Date Climbed: Sep 10, 2012
Successful, Despite Weather
On what was supposed to be a great weather day, it had rained the entire previous night and the thick fog and cold temperatures lingered well into the morning. I took the toll road to the upper visitor center and then hiked/ran from there. I quickly went over to the Chin en route to the nearby neighboring CoHP ("Adam's Apple"), and then headed back. But then I realized I still needed my summit photos so I headed back to the Chin again. This time, the summit steward ("Graham") was there, shortly after arriving from nearby Taft Lodge. We talked for a few minutes and he helped with my summit photo. This was my 45th State Highpoint.
VtownStrider - Aug 19, 2012 9:35 pm Date Climbed: Aug 19, 2012
HP# 11
Hiked up the west side from UnderHill campground, the name of the trail already escapes me and I just got home!! It's the trail that was 50 percent exposed the entire climb, was a little peaved at the amount of people on the summit but the auto road brings them up in droves. All and all it was a nice 8.6 round trip if you count the mile each way from Underhill.
oliverkalt - Aug 10, 2012 12:20 am Date Climbed: Jul 30, 2012
perfect weather
Quick run during a conference break in my Five-Finger bare-footsies. From Stowe Mountain Lodge up Long Trail and down Cliff Trail and ski slopes in 2:15min.
cgallaugher - Aug 3, 2012 9:06 pm Date Climbed: Aug 3, 2012
5th SHP, first for my son
Hiked the Long Trail southbound from rte 108 to the Chin (some rock scrambling/climbing towards the peak) then followed the summit ridge trail to the gondola trail-a very steep trail with a lot of rock scrambling and then took the gondola down to the base and walked half a mile back to the car. Cloudy but dry day! This was my first Vermont hike and I loved the green mountains everywhere!! My son enjoyed the arctic tundra at the summit and the rock climbing.
Grampahawk - Jul 4, 2012 3:01 pm Date Climbed: Jun 21, 2012
no bugs
Did a solo using the LT from the East side. Met a group of 10 French Canadian hotties on the way up. Perfect day. No bugs. Quick trip to the top, about 1.5 hours.
NJTripper - Jun 9, 2012 9:30 pm Date Climbed: Aug 6, 2011
If only I knew...
I used to ski up that way several times over the years... ~before~ I got the HighPoint bug.. Had to make a special trip this time.. #21
MichaelWW - May 28, 2012 5:17 pm Date Climbed: Sep 9, 2010
Hiking in a creek
My trio summited from Smuggler's Notch during a NASTY, day-long downpour. The trails were creeks, and I think my legs may have been drier in some swimming pools! Honestly, I wouldn't change it though, as it made the summit a far greater accomplishment.
It was really strange to get to the top and find a 'ranger' standing there in the wind and rain seemingly perfectly at peace - love it!
tlogan - May 20, 2012 10:20 pm Date Climbed: May 18, 2012
A great day
A nice little climb. Was really impressed with its long summit ridge. ANother great northeastern peak!
Judd97 - Dec 5, 2011 8:42 pm Date Climbed: Dec 3, 2011
State HP#12
Reached the summit on the Saturday of the first weekend in December with temperatures in the 30's and a clear, sunny sky. Can't beat it! Good amount of ice and a little snow, but overall we were met with pretty tough to beat conditions for December.
coldworlder - Nov 20, 2011 6:28 pm Date Climbed: Nov 11, 2011
Beautiful Sunrise
Left late in the afternoon from the Underhill State Park and hiked up the Sunset Ridge Trail. Probably my 25th time up here, the sunset did not disappoint- amazing view. Very ice trail, but little snow. Hung out at the top for a while, came down by 9:00 by moonlight - simply beautiful.
ScAtTeRbOnE - Oct 19, 2011 6:12 pm Date Climbed: Oct 6, 2011
Mansfield Traverse
Very cold morning, sun came over the ridge as I came out onto the open Sunset Ridge. Enjoyed views up to the main ridge, had summit to myself, very cold strong winds. Started running into tourists along the ridge, visited Forehead and descended via the very steep but scenic Maple Ridge Trail. Great day!
MMclimbhigh - Oct 7, 2011 2:38 am Date Climbed: Jun 20, 2011
Sunset Ridge
Up sunset, down halfway house. Beautiful day on top of the Greens
THalky - Jan 28, 2013 1:47 pm Date Climbed: Sep 3, 2012
#12 - Nice views and fun above tree lineA great hike, with some nice views.
xbaghat - Jan 20, 2013 11:14 am Date Climbed: Jun 7, 2010
thirty-six...
Jimmy Rivers - Jan 4, 2013 3:27 pm Date Climbed: Sep 3, 2012
Longs Trail, fun ledges near summitMansfield was state HP #12 for me! Towards the top were like 4 fun ledges from what i remember on the Longs Trail, beautiful views from top, could see Mt Washington in the distance....
awhite28 - Dec 25, 2012 1:31 pm
MansfieldStairmaster!
marilou - Nov 29, 2012 11:07 pm Date Climbed: Aug 21, 2011
Via Hell Brook TrailWent via the Hell Brook Trail round trip. It was steep and slippery in many sections.
xchallenging - Oct 12, 2012 1:42 pm
Rain& Wind Chill
scrambling with backpack was crazy fun though
technicolorNH - Oct 8, 2012 11:35 pm Date Climbed: Oct 7, 2012
short jauntEighty minute ascent via the Long Trail route from the north. Seventy minute descent. The summit was socked in with fog so no views but there was beautiful rime ice on the plants and not (fortunately) on the trail. I had enough left in my tank to do Marcy the next morning.
highlandvillager - Sep 24, 2012 12:07 pm Date Climbed: Sep 16, 2012
Great day in VermontAfter breakfast with a view of the mountain, we headed up the Long Trail. With perfectly clear skies, we had spectacular views of the surrounding mountains, as well as Lake Champlain and the Adirondacks, with Whiteface standing out, to the west. We descended the steep Profanity Trail back to the Long Trail. HP41
Redwic - Sep 18, 2012 12:20 am Date Climbed: Sep 10, 2012
Successful, Despite WeatherOn what was supposed to be a great weather day, it had rained the entire previous night and the thick fog and cold temperatures lingered well into the morning. I took the toll road to the upper visitor center and then hiked/ran from there. I quickly went over to the Chin en route to the nearby neighboring CoHP ("Adam's Apple"), and then headed back. But then I realized I still needed my summit photos so I headed back to the Chin again. This time, the summit steward ("Graham") was there, shortly after arriving from nearby Taft Lodge. We talked for a few minutes and he helped with my summit photo. This was my 45th State Highpoint.
VtownStrider - Aug 19, 2012 9:35 pm Date Climbed: Aug 19, 2012
HP# 11Hiked up the west side from UnderHill campground, the name of the trail already escapes me and I just got home!! It's the trail that was 50 percent exposed the entire climb, was a little peaved at the amount of people on the summit but the auto road brings them up in droves. All and all it was a nice 8.6 round trip if you count the mile each way from Underhill.
oliverkalt - Aug 10, 2012 12:20 am Date Climbed: Jul 30, 2012
perfect weatherQuick run during a conference break in my Five-Finger bare-footsies. From Stowe Mountain Lodge up Long Trail and down Cliff Trail and ski slopes in 2:15min.
cgallaugher - Aug 3, 2012 9:06 pm Date Climbed: Aug 3, 2012
5th SHP, first for my sonHiked the Long Trail southbound from rte 108 to the Chin (some rock scrambling/climbing towards the peak) then followed the summit ridge trail to the gondola trail-a very steep trail with a lot of rock scrambling and then took the gondola down to the base and walked half a mile back to the car. Cloudy but dry day! This was my first Vermont hike and I loved the green mountains everywhere!! My son enjoyed the arctic tundra at the summit and the rock climbing.
Grampahawk - Jul 4, 2012 3:01 pm Date Climbed: Jun 21, 2012
no bugsDid a solo using the LT from the East side. Met a group of 10 French Canadian hotties on the way up. Perfect day. No bugs. Quick trip to the top, about 1.5 hours.
NJTripper - Jun 9, 2012 9:30 pm Date Climbed: Aug 6, 2011
If only I knew...I used to ski up that way several times over the years... ~before~ I got the HighPoint bug.. Had to make a special trip this time.. #21
MichaelWW - May 28, 2012 5:17 pm Date Climbed: Sep 9, 2010
Hiking in a creekMy trio summited from Smuggler's Notch during a NASTY, day-long downpour. The trails were creeks, and I think my legs may have been drier in some swimming pools! Honestly, I wouldn't change it though, as it made the summit a far greater accomplishment.
It was really strange to get to the top and find a 'ranger' standing there in the wind and rain seemingly perfectly at peace - love it!
tlogan - May 20, 2012 10:20 pm Date Climbed: May 18, 2012
A great dayA nice little climb. Was really impressed with its long summit ridge. ANother great northeastern peak!
Judd97 - Dec 5, 2011 8:42 pm Date Climbed: Dec 3, 2011
State HP#12Reached the summit on the Saturday of the first weekend in December with temperatures in the 30's and a clear, sunny sky. Can't beat it! Good amount of ice and a little snow, but overall we were met with pretty tough to beat conditions for December.
coldworlder - Nov 20, 2011 6:28 pm Date Climbed: Nov 11, 2011
Beautiful SunriseLeft late in the afternoon from the Underhill State Park and hiked up the Sunset Ridge Trail. Probably my 25th time up here, the sunset did not disappoint- amazing view. Very ice trail, but little snow. Hung out at the top for a while, came down by 9:00 by moonlight - simply beautiful.
ScAtTeRbOnE - Oct 19, 2011 6:12 pm Date Climbed: Oct 6, 2011
Mansfield TraverseVery cold morning, sun came over the ridge as I came out onto the open Sunset Ridge. Enjoyed views up to the main ridge, had summit to myself, very cold strong winds. Started running into tourists along the ridge, visited Forehead and descended via the very steep but scenic Maple Ridge Trail. Great day!
MMclimbhigh - Oct 7, 2011 2:38 am Date Climbed: Jun 20, 2011
Sunset RidgeUp sunset, down halfway house. Beautiful day on top of the Greens