Hiking the Hell Brook Trail to the summit of Mount Mansfield, Stowe

Join me on the exciting 1.5 mile Hell Brook Trail in Smuggler’s Notch! This trip is for adventurous and enthusiastic hikers who want to reach great heights. We will be hiking a straight line up from the Big Spring in the Notch to the summit of Mt. Mansfield. This is one of Stowe’s most famous skiing lines. This trip offers the most technical hiking route to Vermont’s tallest peak.

Hell Brook features some of the most breathtaking views available in all of Smuggler’s Notch. It is a secluded part of Smuggler’s Notch, with little to no foot traffic.  The trail’s difficulty makes the feeling of accomplishment that much stronger at completion. The end of the trail brings us to a beautiful, serene mountain forest. Here, you will find trees so big you can’t fit your arms around them!

The difficulty of this trail is part of it’s appeal. In order to enjoy these majestic views, you need to earn it! This is a very technical hike. Hikers will need to pay attention to their surroundings, sometimes using their hands to climb as we reach steep inclines. Foot placement will also be important in these moments, as we use exposed rock slabs to climb along the trail. We should look at professional climbers for inspiration. The technique you use on this trip will make all the difference.

This trail transports you to a different time and place. You can leave all of your stresses behind and focus on accomplishing your hike. Once you reach the end, you will feel one with nature. Book today and I promise you will leave this trip with a sense of accomplishment and serenity!

Looking for something a little easier? Try this 1/2 day hike in Stowe, Vermont!