**DATE: Aug 09, 2025 to Aug 09, 2025**
*Hiking - Full Day*	Mt. Mansfield – Highest Peak in Vermont & Great Company! Meeting Time: 9:00 AM Event Coordinator: Gandalf Stowe, VT US Max # People: 15 Trip Guiding / Event Fee: No, I will not be asking participants for money Difficulty Level: Moderate to Strenuous
SUMMARY: Meet-Up Time: 9:00 AM Trailhead Location: Route 108, Smuggler’s Notch, Vermont Join us for an unforgettable hike up Mount Mansfield (4,393 ft) — Vermont’s highest peak! We’ll take the Long Trail from Smuggler’s Notch, visit Taft Lodge, and push to The Chin, the true summit, with panoramic views of Lake Champlain, the Adirondacks, Worcester Range, the White Mountains, and even Killington Peak! Hike Details: Distance: 5 miles round-trip Elevation Gain: 2,793 ft Difficulty: Moderate to Challenging Highlights: Forested start with open hardwoods Water refill at Taft Lodge Exposed summit push 360-degree views! What to Bring: Sturdy hiking shoes/boots Water, snacks, lunch Layers & rain/wind gear Bug spray & sunscreen Camera & your adventurous spirit! Post-Hike Social: After the hike, we’ll head to Prohibition Pig in Waterbury for great food and local brews! Lodging Option: Staying the night? We’ve booked rooms at Best Western, Waterbury, VT. Indoor pool, hot tub, hot breakfast included. Let us know if you’d like to join us for Friday night dinner too!
Driving directions to the location and spot to meet at: From I-89 N, take Exit 10 for VT-100 S toward Waterbury/US-2 Drive 0.3 mi, turn right onto VT-100 N After 9.5 mi, turn left on VT-108 N (Mountain Rd) Drive ~9 mi. Parking lot is on the right, trail starts on the left. Look for a blue Toyota Tacoma. Meet us at the Long Trail sign at 9:00 AM sharp! Parking is limited — arrive early. Carpooling: Interested in carpooling from Best Western, Waterbury? Message us to coordinate.