Mt. Mansfield - The Chin - Long Trail - 8-9-2025

Hiking Trail Conditions Report
	Peaks	Mt. Mansfield - The Chin, VT

	Trails:	Long Trail

	Date of Hike:	Saturday, August 9, 2025

	Parking/Access Road Notes:	It's been many years since I've hiked this peak via the Long Trail. The parking has changed completely and it took us a few minutes to figure it out as I was using an outdated guidebook. Parking is at the entrance to the Stowe Ski Area to the right as you drive in. Once you park, you cross Rt. 108 to Barnes Camp with some volunteers on hand to answer any questions you may have. You start on walking on elevated boardwalks through wetlands and you eventually cross Rt. 108 once more to begin the hike. This new parking area had plenty of parking when we got there at 9AM and still the same at 3:30PM.

	Surface Conditions:	Mud - Minor/Avoidable

	Recommended Equipment:

	Water Crossing Notes:	Not an issue. We've been having a dry spell. The water source at Taft Lodge for drinking was very low and not running very well...pump filter would be best.

	Trail Maintenance Notes:

	Dog-Related Notes:	Not recommended for dogs due to the scrambling after Taft Lodge with lots of sharp rock (rips through paw pads).

	Bugs:	Not too bad. There were some annoying ones on the summit though.

	Lost and Found:


	Comments:	Long Trail overall was mostly dry. Wooden and rock steps on the steeper sections. Scrambles above Taft Lodge were not too bad...think Wildcat A. The trail was not that busy but as expected the summit was. Partly sunny day with heavy haze/smoke from the Canadian wildfires. There was no breeze on the summit. Hot day as the parking lot was in the lower 80s when we returned in the afternoon.

	Name:	RollingRock

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	Date Submitted:	2025-08-11

	Link:	https://www.gayoutdoors.org/page.cfm?sectionid=103&typeofsite=trip-report&id=6045
		Disclaimer: Reports are not verified - conditions may vary. Use at own risk. Always be prepared when hiking. Observe all signs. Trail conditions reports are not substitutes for weather reports or common sense.