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      Mansfield State Forest offers an extensive backcountry trail network including over 30 km of marked trails plus limitless off-trail runs. Trails range from the relatively tame Underhill trail to the not so tame Steeple Trail.

      These Trails are accessible from either the Stowe Mountain Resort Cross Country Centre or the Trapp Cross Country Center.
      source: Stow Nordic
      Parking google parking directions
      Disclaimer:
      Ski passes are required and can be purchased at either the Stowe Mountain Resort Cross Country Center or the Trapp Cross COuntry Center.
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      Region Details
      18 backcountry ski trails

      Region Status
      Open
      Local Trail Association

      Backcountry Ski Stats

      State Ranking
      #270
      Trails (view details)
      18
      Trails Hike
      5
      Trails Trail Running
      3
      Trails Snowshoe
      18
      Trails Downhill Ski
      1
      Trails Backcountry Ski
      18
      Trails Nordic Ski
      17
      Total Distance
      38 miles
      Total Descent Distance
      20 miles
      Total Descent
      15,781 ft
      Total Vertical
      3,474 ft
      Ridden Counter
      209

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      barillaalliewishlisttrailactivity #66701350
      Feb 23, 2025 @ 4:23pm
      Feb 23, 2025
      JPS1856wishlisttrailactivity #66049854
      Feb 11, 2025 @ 7:30am
      Feb 11, 2025
      catherinelYp8vnwishlisttrailactivity #63206938
      Dec 16, 2024 @ 8:57am
      Dec 16, 2024
      ikendothisaddpoiactivity #61976859
      Nov 18, 2024 @ 2:38am
      Nov 18, 2024
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      Nov 18, 2024 @ 2:38am
      Nov 18, 2024

      Recent Comments

      usernametypetitlecommentdate
      kwilchatrailName?This is Steeple
      Feb 20, 2023 @ 11:13am
      Feb 20, 2023
      thesquidtrailTeardrop TrailNot an Mtb trail in the slightest
      Feb 3, 2023 @ 5:23pm
      Feb 3, 2023

      Nearby Riding Areas

      namedistance
      Stowe Mountain Resort 11.2 km
      Stowe Cross Country Center2.3 km
      Smugglers Notch Mountain Resort 36 49 10 45.1 km
      Sterling Forest 2 8 8 15.5 km
      Planned Trails6 km

      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Hike518 miles8,668 ft11 miles3,474 ft
      2262
      Trail Running313 miles4,199 ft6 miles3,268 ft
      2
      Snowshoe1838 miles15,781 ft20 miles3,474 ft
      #1,1284
      Downhill Ski12 miles2,159 ft2 miles2,159 ft
      Backcountry Ski1838 miles15,781 ft20 miles3,474 ft
      #270901
      Nordic Ski1736 miles15,781 ft20 miles3,474 ft
      #95123
      • By WillieJacobszTF Pro Trailforks & contributors
      • Admins: STP, STP, StoweNordic, cbrunner9, STP
      • #47578 - 1,438 views

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