Vermont · Mt. Mansfield/Stowe
Taft Lodge
Operated by Green Mountain Club
Elevation
3,650 ft
Sleeps
24
Approach
1.7 mi
Approach time
1.5 hr
Difficulty
Moderate
Activities
Hike, Ski
Season
Year-round
Raw price
$8 to $15 pp/night (GMC caretaker fee)
Per person per night
$10
Booking difficulty
Moderate
Book ahead
2 months
Cell service
No
Water source
Stream
Data verified 2026-04-22
Notes
Largest and oldest structure on the Long Trail, built 1920 by volunteers. Enclosed 4-sided lodge, sleeps 24, below the summit of Mt. Mansfield. 1.7-mile climb from Long Trail crossing. Fee collected by caretaker when staffed. One of the cheapest historic backcountry huts in North America.
Weather
Interactive wind, temperature, and precipitation at 3,650 ft, 44.540°N, 72.820°W. For mountain-specific forecasts, try Mountain Forecast.
Location
44.5400, -72.8200
Booking opens on the operator's own site.