White Rock Mountain, Hunger Mountain, Mt. Putnam, Stowe Pinnacle - Waterbury Trail, White Rock Trail, Skyline Trail, Hogback Trail, Stowe Pinnacle Trail - 9-1-2014

Hiking Trail Conditions Report
	Peaks	White Rock Mountain, Hunger Mountain, Mt. Putnam, Stowe Pinnacle, VT

	Trails:	Waterbury Trail, White Rock Trail, Skyline Trail, Hogback Trail, Stowe Pinnacle Trail

	Date of Hike:	Monday, September 1, 2014

	Parking/Access Road Notes:	Both lots overflowed. Waterworks Rd. takes you back to Hunger parking from the lesser used northern end of the Loomis Hill Rd.. About a 3 mile bike ride with a couple of short climbs.

	Surface Conditions:	Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant, Leaves - Significant/Slippery

	Recommended Equipment:

	Water Crossing Notes:	One crossing on Waterbury Tr. easily crossed; only issue here may be wet rocks under almost all conditions.

	Trail Maintenance Notes:	Recent blazing and brushing out on White Rock Tr.. New bog bridges on Stowe Pinnacle Tr. Earlier work by GMC on Waterbury Tr.. Much improved conditions from 10 years back on this loop.

	Dog-Related Notes:	Talked to a retired USFS employee who said water opportunities on the Skyline Tr. were usually not available. Few ledges that would be difficult for many dogs.

	Bugs:	Lots flying around but not troublesome.

	Lost and Found:	Found--Hikers on the Skyline Tr.--first time meeting any.


	Comments:	This loop booked out at 9.7 miles but a tough 9.7. Worst sections today were the White Rock Tr.; which had lots of slick rocks (humidity and recent rains) and the Hogback Tr. which had some slick, steep spots to deal with on way down. Mix of conditions from nice and dry to slippery requiring 5WD to keep me from going down on my 5th wheel.

	Name:	franco

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	Date Submitted:	2014-09-01

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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.