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The Forehead (Mount Mansfield)

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The Forehead (Mount Mansfield)

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The Forehead (Mount Mansfield)

Name: The Forehead (Mount Mansfield)
Rating: 2

Recommended by 1 hikers

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Mount Mansfield Natural Area

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Location: Lamoille County, Vermont, United States

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1. Mt. Mansfield Traverse loop via the Long and Haselton Trails — Mount Mansfield State Forest

12.5km

05:12

1,020m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Mansfield's Lips, Nose, and Forehead via the Cliff and Long Trails loop — Mount Mansfield Natural Area

6.50km

02:32

470m

460m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Mount Mansfield Summit – Sunset Ridge Trail loop from Underhill Center

11.8km

04:28

800m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Jamie S.

May 4, 2023

The Forehead is the southernmost named sub peak on the ridge line of Mt. Mansfield. Mansfield's Forehead, or simply, "The Forehead," gets it name from the idea that the the long, exposed ridge line of Mt. Mansfield looks like the profile of a man's face lying down. Standing at 3,940 feet, the Forehead is a great place to take in the views up the Mansfield ridge line to the north. Mt. Mansfield is one of two places where Arctic Tundra exists in Vermont so please try to stick on designated trails when traveling in this unique, beautiful area. From the "Forehead" here to the "Adam's Apple," which is a little over 2 miles to the south, the trail almost entirely above treeline, so please check conditions before traveling in this incredible area.

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Elevation 1,160 m

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Location: Lamoille County, Vermont, United States

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The Forehead (Mount Mansfield)

1. Mt. Mansfield Traverse loop via the Long and Haselton Trails — Mount Mansfield State Forest

2. Mansfield's Lips, Nose, and Forehead via the Cliff and Long Trails loop — Mount Mansfield Natural Area

3. Mount Mansfield Summit – Sunset Ridge Trail loop from Underhill Center

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