Mount Mansfield -Underhill, VT

Last summer I had the chance to hike Mnt Mansfield in VT. Its about a 4hr round trip hike but its a great (cheap) way to spend the day and see the sights... You can even camp at the base if you'd like to make a weekend out of it.

Mnt. Mansfield is the highest pt in VT (peak 4,395ft). There are 4 trails that lead to the summit ranging from moderately difficult to very difficult. Profanity Trail is the hardest.

I suggest you pack lots of water and a few snacks. A windbreaker would be good too - I hiked it on a day when the base temp was about 75 degrees, but the summit temp was about 60 degrees. From what I hear the best time to hike is during the normal hiking season (Memorial day to Columbus day).

I found this great post - for those of you who are interested in more details about the mountain.
http://www.summitpost.org/mountain/rock/150938/mount-mansfield.html