![]() ![]() The winter season has its charm, but the snow and ice-covered path can add to the challenges of hiking through this route. The popular route for this loop climb is through the "Sunset Ridge Trail." The peak is 4,395 feet high, covering a total distance of 6.6 miles with an elevation gain of 2,600 feet.Īlthough the trail is open throughout the year with no requirement for a permit, the best time to climb Mount Mansfield is between May to October, especially if you want clear days with nice pleasant weather to appreciate the views after the climb. With many people eager to climb this mountain, it is famous for camping, birding, and backpacking. This highest peak in Vermont is worth exploring to see awe-inspiring views, including that of the Adirondacks of New York, Lake Champlain, New Hampshire's White Mountains, Southern Vermont, and Canada. Mount Mansfield, Vermont Sighboard of the Sunset Ridge Trail on Mount Mansfield, Vermont. The most popular route to this loop trail is the "Bear Mountain Trail," with no permit required for climbing. The trail is a loop-type trail, meaning there exists a common point for starting and ending the trail. Interestingly this is the highest peak in Connecticut with an elevation or height of 2,316 feet, covering a distance of about 6 miles with a total amount of climb (elevation gain) being 1,676 feet.Īlthough you can climb all through the year, and there is no snow or ice during the winter, the best time to climb Bear Mountain is between April and October. The best part about climbing Bear Mountain is seeing views of the Hudson Highlands, the Hudson River, and the Manhattan skyscrapers. Editorial credit: Shanshan0312 / īear Mountain is an extremely popular camping, birding, and backpacking place in Connecticut where you are most likely to meet more adventure seekers. Read More The 10 Highest Mountains In The United States Bear Mountain, Connecticut A pyramidal stone tower on Bear Mountain lies within the town of Salisbury, Connecticut, in the United States. ![]()
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