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the west side of the range until it reaches the summit about 2 1/2 miles from Taylor Lodge. Here it is joined by the Kingsford Trail from the Trout Club. 3/4 mile farther north the Butler Lodge Approach Trail No. 4, from Stevensville by way of Butler Lodge, joins The Long Trail from the west at a point just south of the Needle's Eye at the south end of Mount Mansfield. Mabel Taylor Butler Lodge is a fine closed lodge, built of peeled logs, with permanent water near by and bunks for 10 or 12. It is about 5 minutes' walk from The Long Trail to the left. It was built by The Long Trail Patrol for the Burlington Section in 1933 as a memorial to Mabel Taylor Butler, who was a member of the Section and a lover of the Green Mountains. Its location is unsurpassed in sightliness by that of any other shelter on the Trail and it is a fine example of log construction. It is equipped with good stove and cooking utensils. It is planned to have a caretaker at this lodge; 25 cents will be charged for lodging. Taylor Lodge to Butler Lodge, 3 3/4 miles; time, 3 1/2 hours (southbound, 2 1/2 to 3 hours).

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 3,900 feet, commands a very striking view, particularly of the mountain itself.

At the top of the Forehead the Wampahoofus Side Trail No. 13, from Butler Lodge, joins The Long Trail from the west.

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Beyond the Forehead the Trail skirts the west side of the Nose (there is a short side trail to the summit, elevation 4,062 feet) to the Mount Mansfield Hotel, located on the summit ridge of the mountain just north of the precipitous Nose, at an elevation of 3,850 feet. A private auto toll road 4 1/2 miles long connects the hotel with State Road No. 108 (Stowe to Jeffersonville through Smuggler's Notch). Toll, $3 per round trip for car and passengers up to six.

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

The Mount Mansfield Hotel Company

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