UpToWhereWhat can you see from Mount Mansfield?
Vermont's only peak above 4,000 feet, called 'Vermont's Grand Old Man' for its craggy profile.
From Mount Mansfield, the terrain-limited line of sight reaches up to 221 km. The single farthest piece of visible terrain lies 221 km to the north-northwest (bearing 329°), at 860 m elevation. These results account for Earth's curvature and standard atmospheric refraction, computed from 30-meter resolution Copernicus GLO-30 elevation data across 2,118,901 terrain samples.
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The horizon is most open toward the north-northwest, where sightlines run 184 km on average; terrain closes the view down fastest to the north-northeast, at 67.6 km.
| N | 109 km | |
| NNE | 67.6 km | |
| NE | 111 km | |
| ENE | 110 km | |
| E | 114 km | |
| ESE | 112 km | |
| SE | 90.9 km | |
| SSE | 117 km | |
| S | 88.2 km | |
| SSW | 86.0 km | |
| SW | 122 km | |
| WSW | 93.9 km | |
| W | 92.8 km | |
| WNW | 93.0 km | |
| NW | 168 km | |
| NNW | 184 km |
Farthest named landmarks in view
797 named peaks, hills and headlands stand inside this viewshed. These are the farthest ones you could pick out on a clear day:
| Landmark | Visible distance | Direction | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monadnock Mountain | 195 km | SSE · 163° | 941 m |
| Mont Gravel | 195 km | NNW · 345° | 306 m |
| Mont Stapleton | 190 km | NW · 324° | 376 m |
| Mont Green | 184 km | NW · 321° | 343 m |
| Mont Avila | 181 km | NW · 326° | 388 m |
| Mont Sainte-Anne | 179 km | NW · 326° | 378 m |
About Mount Mansfield
Mount Mansfield, at 4,393 feet, is Vermont's highest peak and the tallest mountain in the Green Mountains. Its distinctive profile resembles a human face when viewed from the east, with named features like the Nose, Chin, and Forehead, leading to the nickname Vermont's 'Grand Old Man.' The mountain supports rare alpine plant communities in its fragile above-treeline zones, and its slopes host winter ski trails and summer hiking routes.
Did you know?
- A toll road to near the summit, opened in the 1920s, is one of New England's oldest scenic auto roads and still operates seasonally today.
- Television and radio towers have broadcast from the 'Forehead' summit since the mid-20th century, making it one of Vermont's tallest points by both nature and construction.
- The alpine zone above treeline is one of the most extensive in the eastern US outside Katahdin, sheltering Arctic plants stranded here since the last Ice Age.
- A ridge trail runs across the summit, with hiking routes ascending from several directions.
- Its slopes host the Stowe Mountain Resort, a major skiing destination since the mid-20th century.
Frequently asked questions
How far can you see from Mount Mansfield?
On a clear day the terrain allows a line of sight of up to 221 km from Mount Mansfield. The average visible distance across all 360 directions is 110 km. Atmospheric conditions (haze, humidity) usually reduce practical visibility below the terrain-limited maximum.
What is the farthest point visible from Mount Mansfield?
The farthest terrain visible from Mount Mansfield lies 221 km to the north-northwest, at an elevation of 860 m. Earth's curvature and atmospheric refraction are accounted for in this calculation.
How high is Mount Mansfield?
The observation point at Mount Mansfield sits at 1,344 m above sea level (Copernicus GLO-30 elevation model).
How is this visibility map calculated?
UpToWhere traces lines of sight in 360 directions from the observer using 30 m-resolution Copernicus terrain data, correcting for Earth curvature and standard atmospheric refraction. You can run the same analysis for any point on Earth with the free calculator.
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