Map 6 - Mansfield Area - Jonesville, Stowe, Johnson
Trail Tips:
Between the Appalachian Gap and Roundtop Shelter just north of Johnson, you will be traversing Camels Hump and Mount Mansfield. Both mountains are popular destinations with day hikers. Both mountains contain very fragile alpine vegetation at their summits so please stay on the proper path. if you are hikign with your canine friend, please keep him or her on a leash through these fragile areas.
Primitive off trail camping is not allowed north of Mount Ellen to Bamroth Ride Shelter.
Off trail camping is allowed below 2500 feet between Bamforth Ridge Shelter and the Lamoille River just north of Mount Mansfield. Above 2500 feet you may only stay in the shelters unless a shelter is filled to capacity. Then you may tent camp at the shelter site.
Jonesville - Richmond - Waterbury
At Bamforth Ridge you have three options for re-supply or for a town stop. Waterbury is 7 miles to the east. Jonesville is literally on the trail and Richmond is 3 miles to the west. You can take your pick of where to go but below we will highlight the important services available in these 3 towns. Also, Burlington is 15 miles west with anything and everything.
What's in Jonesville?
- United States Post Office - Hours are M-F 8:30 to 12:30 & 1:30-4:30 , and then Saturday 8-10:30 - Postmaster Donald Dresser is a GMC member and good to hikers.
- Andy and Carlene Squires offer mail drops, parking, shuttle, and tenting at their home at 74 Jonesville Estate in Richmond. Call 802.434.2533 or email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
- There are no stores presently, but a small general store is in the works and expected to be open in early June. Watch this section for more updates.
What's in Richmond?
- Andy and Carlene Squires as noted above - 802.434.2533 or email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
- Mama Bowers Bed and Breakfast - 802.434.2632 - Reservations recommended, will accommodate dogs, will shuttle to trailhead in Jonesville. Staying at Mama Bowers has been described as "visiting Grandma's house" - They are just that hospitable. $50 for single, $75 for double.
- Victorian Inn B&B - 802.434.4410 $119 includes breakfast
- Bakery
- Grocery Store
- Restaurants
What's in Waterbury?
- Ben and Jerry's Factory - Great place to visit. Get free sample with purchase of a 43 tour.
- United States Post Office - 47 North Main St - 802.244.7318 - M-F 8:30-5 and Saturday 9-12
- Amtrak service is available to Waterbury, but the actual station is almost in Montpelier
- Stagecoach Inn - 18 N. Main St - 800.262.2206 - Rooms are 70-180 dollars. 10% off for GMC members
- Laundromat
- Grocery Store
- Restaurants
Stowe
As you can see by the map above, Stowe has a great many options available to the end to end hiker. The drawback to Stowe is that it is 8 miles off trail from Mount Mansfield. there is a taxi service available though that will shuttle hikers from the trailhead.
What's in Stowe?
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United States Post Office - 105 Depot St - 802.253.7521 - M-F 8-5 and S 9-12
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Stowe Free Library - 90 Pond St - 802.253.6145 - http://www.stowefreelibrary.com - M,W,F 9:30-5:30, T,TH 2-7, Sat 10-3
- Peg's Pickup and Taxi - 802.253.9490
- Uniak Outdoor Fitters - 802.253.2317 - http://www.umiak.com/ - 7Days 9-6 - Store does not cater primarily to hikers, but does stock fuel, water filters and other basic supplies
- Arbor Inn - 3214 Mountain Road - 800.543.1293 - $85 to 185 ibcludes breakfast, hot tub, heated pool and shuttle. Call first.
- Macs Supermarket
- Shaws Grocery Store
- Green Mountain Inn - Center of Town - 802.253.7301 - http://www.greenmountaininn.com - Rooms for GMC members are $79.50 - Sun-Thurs, June 12 - Sept 17 (this is 50% off normal rate)
- Lucky king Chinese Restaurant - 394 Mountain Rd # 9 - 802.253.8888 - All You Can Eat Buffet - $10 a plate
Johnson - Jeffersonville
What's in Johnson?
- United State Post Office - 115 Lower Main St - 802.635.7706 - M-F 8:30-4:30 & S, 8:30-12
- Johnson Public Library - 802.635.7141 - T,TH,F 10-5 - W, 10-6 - Sat 10-1
- Grand Union Supermarket
- Laundromat
- Roo's Natural Foods
- Awesome View Hikers Hostel - 802.635.7834 - Alice and Al are great friends of the LT offering a bed and shower in the basement of their home. Usually available during the week only. Mail drops accepted by prior arrangement.
- Long Trail Tavern - 802.635.7076 - 1.5 miles east of LT on Route 15 across road bridge from Lamoille River - Owner Albert Arsenault is friendly to hikers. Tavern opens at 3pm on Weekdays, 12 noon on weekends. Meals after 4pm with burgers, Pizza, Fried Seafood available.
What's in Jeffersonville?
- Nye's Green Valley Farm B&B - 3 miles west from trail - 802.644.1984 - Rooms are 75-95 dollars with a 10% discount for hikers. Laundry done free, includes all you can eat country breakfast, pond, evening camp fires. Owners David and Marsha Nye welcome you.
- United States Post Office - 85 Church Street - 802.644.2981 - M-F 8:30 to 4:30
- Small stores with Deli type food
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