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Mt Abraham area - North of Lincoln Gap, you have Mt Abraham (one of Vt's 5 >4000 ft) with some of the best views on the Long Trail, then continue along what's known as the ridgeline towards Lincoln and Ellen. You'll need to have a car at Lincoln Gapp and Appalachian Gap. There are 3 shelters along the 11 mile stretch (known as Monroe Skyline) between the gaps.
If you like woods, wildlife, and solitude and the summits and views are less essential, the Breadloaf Wilderness area south of Lincoln Gap is nice also, and offers some loop opportunities. Emily Proctor is a nice shelter with a partial view. Cooley Glen not so nice. Skylight Pond Lodge is a great spot also.
As mentioned in the previous post, Camel's Hump and Mansfield are spectacular and offer many opportunities.
The other side of Smuggler's notch, opposite Mansfield, is also worth exploring - Elephant Head, Madonna, and the Sterling Range. (again, car shuttling may be an issue)
I have photos of some of these on the site in the signature.
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