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Zig and zag your way to the summit ridge of Mt. Mansfield along the historic Toll Road, where stunning views of Lake Champlain and the Adirondack Mountains await you as they have visitors since the first automobile ascended Vermont's highest peak in 1923.
The auto road provides access to some of Vermont's best hiking terrain. Much of the ridge from the auto road parking just below the Nose across to the summit (Chin) of Mt. Mansfield is in the open and very scenic. We had a very nice day, with lengthy views to the White Mountains of New Hampshire and the Adirondack Mountains of New York.
Those visiting Stowe in the summer have two unique options to get to the top of Mt. Mansfield: the Auto Toll Road and the Gondola SkyRide at Stowe Mountain Resort. The ridge line of Mt. Mansfield, Vermont’s highest peak, is known for its resemblance to a man’s face looking up at the sky.
Take a ride to the top of the highest peak in Vermont and see the green mountains, the mt mansfield toll road is an must visit while in Stowe.
Stowe Mountain Auto Toll Road has a single purpose: to take people to the top of the mountain without breaking a sweat. Comfortable Mountain Climbing. The 150-year-old Auto Toll Road is a 4.5 miles long gravel road that reaches a peak elevation of 3,850 feet.
Access to the Scenic Auto Toll Road can be found 2 miles down the road from the main resort at the Toll House Conference Center. Parking Details: Mt. Mansfield & Midway Lots. Located on the left after The Lodge at Spruce Peak on Rt. 108. Gondola SkyRide parking is available in areas A3, A2, and A1.
While very pricey, the mostly gravel toll road is absolutely indispensable in getting you near, but not at, the top of Mount Mansfield. There is a two mile, very difficult, hike waiting for you at the top parking lot to get you to the actual top of the mountain itself.