The ascent to the Chin is steep and can get icy, but it's great fun.
The Forehead marks the southern end of the Mansfield Ridge.
Taft Lodge accommodates backpackers who want to spend the night. It offers no services, however, and fires are not permitted.
Ascending Mansfield by the Long Trail is a great hike.
The Cliff Trail leads straight to the gondola, while the Long Trail follows the ridge to its southern end.
Some backcountry skiers ski head down the woods that surround the Long Trail.
The Stowe area gets a lot of snow, so breaking trail might be required.
A road leads to the summit of the ridge. However, it is closed in winter.
The visitor center near the summit is closed in winter.