Burlington: Mt. Mansfield Grand Loop
From the east, Mt. Mansfield looks like a supine, elongated face. This 8.1-mile loop covers Vermont’s 4,393-foot highpoint from rocky Forehead to an exposed ridgeline leading to the low stubble of alpine grasses atop the Chin.
Waypoints
MGL001
Location: 44.529724, -72.842059
Trailhead. Begin hiking on Eagle Creek Trail/CCC Rd.
MGL002
Location: 44.534023, -72.830901
Stay R onto CCC Road
MGL003
Location: 44.52206, -72.817297
Turn L for the Forehead, then backtrack to this spot and take the Long Trail north.
MGL004
Location: 44.520438, -72.818756
The Forehead
MCL005
Location: 44.526405, -72.81498
The Nose
MGL006
Location: 44.54378, -72.81425
The Chin
MGL007
Location: 44.543016, -72.815623
Turn R to descend on Sunset Ridge Trail