The Forehead Loop via Maple Ridge Trail(edit)

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MODERATE

#9 hike out of 62 in Underhill State Park |

MODERATE

7.0 mi

Distance

3 hrs 13 min

Time

2,388 ft

Elev Gain

Overview

This is a moderate loop trail to The Forehead in Underhill State Park.

This trail goes by Group Camping Area, Lower Lip, and Upper Lip.

Rate this Hike

★★★★★

Bill Westervelt 2 years ago

This loop has a lot of bare rock climbing and descending. Nothing particularly technical but I would not do it on a day where it’s wet or icy. In dry conditions it’s a spectacular loop.

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thompsor58 2 years, 3 months ago

The loop has some CCC roads, but Maple Ridge has some serous bouldering - at time you wish you were on belay - there is a jump of 4’ plus over a deep crack which could be a problem for some and a cliff of 30’ feet or so with a crack running much of the way up to a short ledge which requires some agility (and no fear of heights) - there is a walk around to the left side. Long trail across the crest towards Mt Mansfield is easy. The return down Sunset Ridge is rocky and steep in places - but plenty of views. It rained a day earlier so many rocks were slick. Great hike.

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