| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Abraham , VT |
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 | Trails: |
Battell Trail, Long Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, July 3, 2016 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Room for several cars at the trailhead at the end of Elder Hill Rd. FAR less packed than the LT trailhead in Lincoln Gap... |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Only major one was crossed via bog bridge. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
A-ok here! |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Lots of 'em enjoying Vermont's finest. |
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 | Bugs: |
Some here and there, but they weren't really a problem. |
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 | Comments: |
Originally planned to hike Abraham from Lincoln Gap, but when I got to the top of the pass and saw the MASSIVE amount of cars parked at the LT crossing, I said "NOPE" and headed down the other side and hiked it via the Battell Trail. This was the way I went the first time I hiked Mt. Abraham, so I was familiar with the route and knew how to get to the trailhead. Less than 10 cars at the start, about 5-6 upon return. Only saw 6 people going up Battell and 5 going down it, but the last 0.9 mile on the Long Trail was very busy. The summit was open with sweeping views of the Greens, the Whites, and the Adirondacks, and I had fun chatting with the summit steward and fellow hikers. Great day on the trails, and I gained a new appreciation for the Battell Trail, too, if you catch my drift... |
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 | Name: |
Spencer |
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| Date Submitted: |
2016-07-03 |
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 | Link: |
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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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