Mt. Mansfield State Forest, Stowe
5781 Mountain Rd, Stowe, VT 05672
44,000 acres · 80 miles of trails
Stowe's Mt. Mansfield State Forest surrounds Vermont's tallest peak, where leashed dogs tackle trails like Long Trail spur. Shade, water, parking, restrooms, and trash cans aid hikes. Wear boots for rocky sections.
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- Park
- Mt. Mansfield State Forest, Stowe
- Type
- State park
- Location
- Stowe, Vermont
- Coordinates
- 44.5294, -72.7833
- Size
- 44,000 acres
- Trail miles
- 80
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hikers, Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.8 / 5 (3,210 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.9 / 10 — Great vibes
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · ★ 4.8 from 3,210 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 44,000 acres of room
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Dog policy
VT's tallest peak (4,393 ft). Leashed dogs welcome on most trails (Long Trail spur, Sunset Ridge, Halfway House).
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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