September 1, 2007
Mount Mansfield via the Halfway House Trail to the Sunset Ridge Trail, apx 7 mi
Class 1; Elevation Gain 2,800 ft
From Forehead to Chin...
The Underhill State Park Campground was the perfect location for this trip! Our trailhead was on the grounds, the lean-to was roomy, and the park ranger had more regulations than the CIA (which provided us with hours of laughs!).
The hike to the summit provided a variety of terrain ~ rocks, ladders, lots of time above tree line, diverse plants, etc ~ and great spots for pictures. The summit had beautiful views of Mount Stowe , Lake Champlain , and mountains for miles.
Although very windy, Tim made his first attempt at yoga on a mountain (a tradition that has lived on!).
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| Julie and Tim |
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The 1st of many King Dancers at the summit! |
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| Jim, Tim, and a stunning view from the summit |
Mount Mansfield's peaks (Chin, Nose, Forehead) were named because, when looking at the ridgeline from afar, the mountain resembles the profile of a man's face.
