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A short distance farther west The Long Trail bears to the right at a fork, the left hand trail leading out 1 3/4 mi. to the highway at Stevensville (3 mi. from Underhill Ctr., and 21 mi. from Burlington). The Long Trail climbs gradually along the west side of the range until it reaches the summit about 2 1/2 mi. from Taylor Lodge. Here it is joined by the Kingsford Trail from the Trout Club. Half a mile farther north the Forestry Trail, from Stevensville, joins the Long Trail from the west, and a quarter of a mile more brings the hiker to the Needle's Eye at the south end of Mt. Mansfield.

Mt. Mansfield is not only the highest and most rugged but also the most interesting mountain in Vermont. Its many attractions, side trails, etc., are described in a separate article on page 87, and the reader is also referred to the special map in the front of the Guide Book.

From the Needle's Eye the Trail climbs rapidly along steep ledges and soon comes out on the bare rocks of the Forehead, swept by forest fire many years ago. The summit of the Forehead, with an elevation of over 3900 ft., commands a very striking view, particularly of the mountain itself. Beyond the Forehead the Trail skirts the west side of the Nose (there is a short side trail to the summit, elevation 4062 ft.) to the Mt. Mansfield Hotel, located on the summit ridge of the mountain just north of the precipitous Nose, at an elev. of 3850 ft. A private auto toll road 4 1/2 mi. long connects the hotel with State Road No. 108 (Stowe to Jeffersonville thru Smuggler's Notch). Toll, $3 per round trip for car and passengers up to six.

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An auto bus is operated from Stowe to the hotel, leaving Stowe at 9.30 a. m. and 5.00 p. m., and arriving at the hotel at 11.00 a. m. and 6.30 p. m. Returning it leaves the hotel at 7.45 a. m. and 3.30 p. m. and arrives at Stowe at 9.15 a. m. and 5.00 p. m. Fare, Stowe to hotel, $1.75, Toll House to hotel, $1.25. Hotel rates $5 per day and up, American plan. Weekly rates on application. Bunk room for hikers if desired at reduced rates. Taylor Lodge to Mt. Mansfield Hotel, 4 1/2 mi.; time, 5 hr. (Southbound, somewhat less). A short distance down the toll road is the head of the Haselton Trail (named for the late Judge Seneca Haselton of Burlington), leading direct to Barnes Camp.

The Mount Mansfield Hotel Company cordially invites all trampers to make the Mount Mansfield Hotel their headquarters while visiting this section of the Trail. You will receive a hearty welcome. 25 new rooms with hot and cold water. Bunk rooms for hikers at lower rates if wanted.

Folder On Request

OPEN FROM JUNE TO OCTOBER

ON THE LONG TRAIL

Fine Auto Road to Summit

M. C. LOVEJOY, Manager