Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Jay Peak, Big Jay, VT |
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| Trails: |
Long Trail, herd path |
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| Date of Hike: |
Saturday, July 12, 2014 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Quite a few cars in the large parking lot at 10AM but there were more spots for cars. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Mud - Significant |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
None. |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
LT to Jay Peak in excellent shape. The herd path over to Big Jay had starts with a small blow down field and herd paths around them. Some muddy sections also had herd paths around them. |
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| Bugs: |
There were a lot of flies on the summit of Big Jay so we did not linger very long. |
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| Comments: |
Crowded at the top (ski area) but stunning views. Left the crowds for the herd path to Big Jay. The herd path ends at a litter basket which we assumed was the summit since it seemed to be the highest point. Did not see anybody else on Big Jay. |
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| Name: |
RollingRock |
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| Date Submitted: |
2014-07-13 |
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| Link: |
https://www.gayoutdoors.org/page.cfm?sectionid=103&typeofsite=trip-report&id=3869 |
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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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