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the Long Trail, a convenient center for his excursions. (See description, page 86). Those wishing more luxurious accommodations may find them at the Mt. Mansfield Hotel, which has stood since the 1850's on the summit ridge of the mountain just north of the Nose. It can be reached by auto via private toll road from the Toll House on Route No. 108. (For rates, bus time table, etc., see page 85.

No description of this region would be complete without mention of its winter beauty. To climb the mountain and explore its summit in winter is often difficult and sometimes dangerous, but many interesting and delightful excursions are possible for snowshoers and skiers in the lower country around the base. The hotels at Stowe and Jeffersonville, and John Shannon's near Underhill Center are suitable headquarters for winter hikers, and the notches, Smugglers and Nebraska, make splendid objectives for cold weather outings. The officers of the Burlington Section of the G. M. C. are always glad to advise and assist persons planning to visit the Mt. Mansfield region, either in winter or summer.

MT. MANSFIELD REGION

Approach and Side Trails

See page 87 for description of region, and also large map in front of Guide Book. Numbers below correspond to those on this map.

1, 2, 3 and 4 may be reached by auto from Burlington, Essex Jct. or Cambridge to Underhill Center, or by stage from Burlington to Underhill Center (18 mi.). At present, stage leaves Burlington 11 a. m. and 3.30 p. m.

1. Sunset Ridge Trail. Starts at Halfway House at end of good but steep auto road from Underhill Ctr. (4 mi.). A large open front camp is maintained by State Forestry Dept. on this road 1/2 mi. below Halfway House. Trail goes up over high bare ridge with fine views, and over Chin to Taft Lodge. Best route from west side of mountain to Taft Lodge. Halfway House to Taft Lodge 2 1/2 mi., allow 3 to 3 1/2 hr.

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2. Halfway House Trail. Starts at Halfway House, bearing more to the south than No. 1, and goes direct to Mt. Mansfield Hotel. Distance 1 3/4 mi., allow 2 1/2 hr. This is the oldest trail on the west side of the mountain. Formerly carriages drove to the Halfway House and saddle horses were ridden on to the hotel. 3. Forestry Trail. Built by State Forestry Dept. from end of Stevensville Road, 3 mi. from Underhill Ctr., to Long Trail. Autos can go to end of road, but better to leave them at J. B. Shannon's, 2 mi. from Underhill Ctr., where excellent meals and rooms may be had. (P. O. & Tel., Underhill Ctr.). Trail joins Long Trail about 1/4 mi. south of Needle's Eye and 1 1/2 mi. south of Mt. Mansfield Hotel. End of road to Long Trail, 1 3/4 mi. (2 hr.), Shannon's to Hotel, 4 1/4 mi. (4 1/2 hr.).

4. Nebraska Notch Trail. Auto to Shannon's (see No. 3) or beyond. Trail turns right from road 3/4 mi. above Shannon's at stone wall marked by arrow on south side of road. Follows wall across pasture and bears left into woods. Best route from west to Nebraska Notch, Taylor Lodge (fine log cabin with good stove and bunks, in attractive situation), and Mansfield Trout Club. Distance from road to Long Trail in Nebraska Notch, 1 3/4 mi. (1 1/2 hr.), to Taylor Lodge, 2 1/4 mi. (2 hr.); from Shannon's to Trout Club, 4 1/2 mi.; Underhill Ctr. to Shannon's, 2 mi.

5. Story Trail. Leaves Sunset Ridge Trail (No. 1) just west of Chin and runs northeast under Chin, joining Long Trail as it comes down northeast corner of Chin. Short and rough. 6. Pent Road, Stowe Forks to Bingham's Falls. 7. Kingsford Trail. (Not maintained by G. M. C.) Steep and rough but well marked, very interesting and has magnificent views. Runs along ridge from a point on Long Trail 3/4 mi. south of Needle's Eye, direct to Trout Club. Distance, 4 mi.; time, about 5 hr. 8. Moulds Trail-now part of The Long Trail proper. Leaves State Road just north of summit in Smuggler's Notch and runs east, direct to Sterling Pond, 1 1/4 mi. (1 1/2 hr.).

Note: Map in front of book shows Long Trail running from Barnes Camp to Sterling Pond via Spruce Peak Trail. This has been changed and The Long Trail now follows highway from Barnes Camp to summit of Smuggler's Notch, and thence to Sterling Pond by Moulds Trail. The Spruce Pk. Trail is maintained as an approach trail and may be used if desired.

9. Taft Trail (The Long Trail). Leaves State Road 300 ft. north of Barnes Camp at large sign. 2 mi. to Taft Lodge (2 1/2 hr.).

10. Hell Brook Trail. Leaves State Road opposite Big Spring in Smuggler's Notch. Very steep. Shortest trail from road to Taft Lodge (in combination with No. 14). Road to Taft Lodge 1 1/2 mi. and to Lake of the Clouds 1 1/4 mi. (2 hr.).

11. Robert Lance Trail. Not maintained by G. M. C.