10/30/2023 0 Comments Maple ridge vtJust gotta have different FKTs for different routes. Should the Sunset Ridge trail from the Mountain Road be considered the FKT starting point? peteyg (): It's only 2500 ft of gain or less depending on the trail. I think most of the actual FKTs on mansfield (various routes) will be way sub 50 minutes. Take a look at strava - will give you a loose idea although many FKTs are not on there. I'm pretty sure Eric Blake has the FKT up the toll road - 31 ish minutes. Heavy Salomon Snowcross and microspikes through a couple inches of fresh powder below treeline and spotty deep stuff above. On 2/7/16 I ran Sunset Ridge (from the proper trailhead) to the summit and back in 1:05 w/ a 3min summit break to snap a photo for a couple. Maybe if an FKT is involved they will have a change of heart. I've been trying to get my trail running friends from NH to come over and check this loop out, but all I hear are excuses. Kind of similar to the Falling Waters/Bridle Path Loop, but smoother and faster. It's a grunt up to the summit, but from there the rest of the run across the ridge line and then down Maple Ridge is just plain fun - lots of open fast terrain and fun little "problems". I'm not sure why the GPS track says 7 miles, it was just a cell phone app. Today I did the loop (with the summit spur out-and-back) in 1:43:07, which isn't my fastest time ( around 1:38), but the first time I carried a GPS. Stay on the LT to the Maple Ridge Trail, then hop on the CCC road ( go right) for a short uphill grind followed by a great fast finish over mossy roads and finally the CCC road. Cruise as fast as you can across the ridge, ending up on a service road - look for the LT exiting right down a steep cut ( well signed). Returning to this point, continue south on the LT. Where the trail intersects the Long Trail at the ridgeline, turn left to take the short out and back to the summit. In one mile, the CCC road bears right ( where you will be running out at the end of the loop) - the Sunset Ridge Trail starts here on the left. The route: It starts and finishes in Underhill State Park at the trailhead map board at the top of the parking area, which approaches the Sunset Ridge Trail via the CCC road that has a short cut route called the Eagle's Cut that most people use rather than walking the road. I've been running this loop for almost 20 years, and still think it's one of the finest in New England. Mount Mansfield, Sunset Ridge/Maple Ridge Loop w/summit (VT) Here is some of the discussion that happened on our old website: Mansfield and the Jericho Market and only a 20-25 minute commute to Smuggs, Essex or Williston and 30 minutes to Burlington.There are numerous possibilities, and no one FKT route has yet become standard. Enjoy all that Underhill has to offer including Mills Riverside Park, State Park, Town Pond & Park, VAST trails, town ice rink, sledding at Casey's Hill, the annual Harvest Market and much more! Close to hiking and skiing trails, just a few miles from Mt. Raised beds for gardeners, perennial gardens and fruit trees. Deck on the back can be accessed from the dining room - enjoy your morning coffee or your favorite cold beverage with friends and family on a warm summer night. Unfinished basement with access from the interior and also exterior walkout provides plenty of storage space. There are 2 additional bedrooms and a full bath. Upstairs, the primary suite includes a private ¾ bath with dual sinks and a walk in closet. A convenient half bath with laundry completes the first floor. Office/study provides the perfect space for an office, playroom or your favorite hobby. The kitchen has plenty of cabinet space and opens up to the dining room and the living room. The first floor offers a flexible floor plan. Versatile floor plan allows you to use the space best fitted for your needs. This home sits on 3 acres of Vermont's countryside. This well laid out colonial has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths and is open and spacious throughout all levels.
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