Mount Mansfield
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| Mount Mansfield | |
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| Image:Mount mansfield 20040926.jpg Mount Mansfield, September 2004 | |
| Elevation: | 4,395 feet (1,339 metres) |
| Location: | Vermont, USA |
| Range: | Green Mountains |
History
The mountain was originally named Moze-o-de-be-Wadso by the Abnaki Native Americans, which meant Mountain-With-A-Head-Like-A-Moose. The name Mansfield is believed to have come from the now dissolved town of Mansfield, Vermont in which the mountain was located. The town of Mansfield is believed to have been named after William Murray, 1st Earl of Mansfield.
Skiing on Mount Mansfield
Mount Mansfield is one of the most challenging ski mountains in the U.S. It has many expert trails and is famous for the "Front Four" ski trails. The Front Four are Goat, Starr, National and Liftline and contain steep pitches, many natural hazards (rocks and trees), and little grooming.
References
Johnson, Charles W. (1980) The Nature of Vermont: Introduction and Guide to a New England Environment, The University Press of New England ISBN 0-87451-183-6
External links
- Maps and aerial photos
- Topographic map from TopoZone
- Aerial image from TerraServer-USA
- Surrounding area map from Google Maps
- Location in the United States from the Census Bureau
