The Hell Brook trail is a fun and challenging route to 'The Chin' of Mt. Mansfield (The Summit). This is the shortest and steepest but also most technically difficult route to the summit. The trail is mostly large rocks and is usually wet. This route is considerably less busy than the popular Long Trail, which also makes it nice. Elevation gain is about 2600ft.
To get to the Hell Brook Trailhead go past the Stowe ski area heading north on Route 108. After you reach the Gondola house continue north on 108 for 0.5 mile and on the left there will be a huge parking lot for the Long Trail south. The Hell Brook Trail is located approximately 1.25 miles north of the Long Trail south trailhead off Route 108. There is a small parking area for the Hell Brook Trail on the left hand side of 108 heading north.
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