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Mount Mansfield State Forest Underhill State Park Trailhead
Trailhead
The main staging area for tackling Mount Mansfield via the western approach, this developed trailhead sits at 1,400 feet with a large parking area, restrooms, and trail maps. The Sunset Ridge Trail and Laura Cowles Trail both start here, offering different routes to Vermont’s 4,393-foot summit. Parking fills early on weekends during peak foliage season.
Access via Mountain Road from Underhill Center — paved all the way but steep in sections. The CCC shelter and picnic area make this a good lunch stop even if you’re not hiking. Trail conditions and closures posted at the kiosk. Open year-round but road may not be plowed in winter.
Gateway to Vermont's highest peak
Place Details
| Type | Trailhead |
|---|---|
| Elevation (ft) | 1400 ft |
| Nearest town | Underhill, Vermont |
| Miles from pavement | 0 mi |
| Minimum vehicle | Any vehicle |
| Access road surface | Paved |
| Cell service | Partial |
| Best season | May-October |
| Land manager | State Park |
| Permit required | No |
| Amenities | Picnic table, Toilets |
| Coordinates | Open directions |
| Find on Google | Search on Google → |