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Vermont’s Mount Mansfield, located near the town of Underhill,
is the highest mountain in the state. Its peak elevation is 4393 feet
above mean sea level. The distinctive feature that separates it from
other Vermont mountains is its resemblance to a horizontal human face
when seen from the east.
Mount Mansfield, along with Camel’s Hump is one of only 2 places
in Vermont where true Arctic tundra still exists since the ice ages.
Mount Mansfield's summit has about 200 acres of it.
Mount Mansfield is famous for being among the most challenging Vermont
skiing mountains, and is considered one of the best in the country.
Mount Mansfield provides skier with many expert trails.
The mountain is perhaps most famous for the "Front 4" ski
trails. The names of the Front 4 are Goat, Starr, National and Liftline.
These paths are notable for their steep pitches, numerous natural hazards
such as sharp rocks and inconveniently placed trees, and relative lack
of grooming. |
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