The Cliff House is also the nexus for a series of walking trails that can offer some wonderful excursions into the profuse variety of wildflowers and trees that make up the northern forests. Many visitors ride the Gondola up and then take one of the walking paths at a leisurely pace to return to the base of the Mountain. There are several excellent guidebooks that have been published with information on day-hiking on Mount Mansfield. There are also maps available at local sports shops as well as at Stowe Mountain Resort. A Visitor's Guide is available free of charge at the entrance to the Toll Road and at the Gondola.
Safety Always bring warm clothing.
Mount Mansfield can become a very nasty place in a very short period of time. Cold and rain are always a danger and hypothermia can occur even in July and August. These cautions are particularly appropriate as we approach autumn, when days shorten and the temperature can plummet rapidly. It is best to not hike alone. In any case, hikers should allow plenty of time for the chosen trip.