| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mendon Peak, VT |
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 | Trails: |
Logging roads, bushwhack |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, February 10, 2013 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Large parking lot, but many cars. Very popular back country skiing area. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
several crossings, mostly iced over but use caution |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Logging raods in good shape. easy travel with snow shoes. about 1/2 easy whack after leaving woods roads. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Good hike for dogs |
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 | Comments: |
Wheelerville Rd parking area, just before bridge out sign. Take logging Road with gate. At about 3.5 miles or 3,500 ft. after sharp right turn begin bushwhack to summit
The "big" storm did not dump much snow in the Rutland/Killington area, about 5". Logging raods packed out with skiers and snowmobiles. |
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 | Name: |
Gorbo |
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 | E-Mail: |
forestpd@metrocast.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2013-02-11 |
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 | Link: |
 https://www.winterhiking.org |
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Disclaimer: Reports are not verified - conditions may vary. Use at own risk. Always be prepared when hiking. Observe all signs. Trail conditions reports are not substitutes for weather reports or common sense. |
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