The Bruce



The first trail to be cut on Mount Mansfield, this existed before the chairlifts did. Throughout the near century long history of Stowe, this trail has been preserved and can now be skied starting from the Quad.
Drop in to what looks like a glade, behind the boundary rope near the top of Toll Road. Ski down a long traverse, to begin a long meandering section. Enjoy this classic New England ski trail, passing a short and very steep section called the elevator shaft. The trail slowly gets more and more gradual until you meet the Burt Trail. Skate out to 108 following the Burt Trail, convenient exiting right by The Matterhorn. Making this line a great warm up for apres ski!
While this is technically a trail, it is not patrolled by the resorts and is far from rescue. Be aware that you are largely on your own in the event of an injury, and rescue is costly.
The Bruce



The first trail to be cut on Mount Mansfield, this existed before the chairlifts did. Throughout the near century long history of Stowe, this trail has been preserved and can now be skied starting from the Quad.
Drop in to what looks like a glade, behind the boundary rope near the top of Toll Road. Ski down a long traverse, to begin a long meandering section. Enjoy this classic New England ski trail, passing a short and very steep section called the elevator shaft. The trail slowly gets more and more gradual until you meet the Burt Trail. Skate out to 108 following the Burt Trail, convenient exiting right by The Matterhorn. Making this line a great warm up for apres ski!
While this is technically a trail, it is not patrolled by the resorts and is far from rescue. Be aware that you are largely on your own in the event of an injury, and rescue is costly.
Length
3.8 mi
Elevation gain
66 ft
Elevation loss
-2,661 ft
Average slope angle
13º
Max slope angle
27º
Aspect
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