Stoney Brook Shelter - Appalachian Trail - 9-17-2016

Hiking Trail Conditions Report
	Peaks	Stoney Brook Shelter, VT

	Trails:	Appalachian Trail

	Date of Hike:	Saturday, September 17, 2016

	Parking/Access Road Notes:	I parked at Gifford Woods State park at the welcome center... Plenty there. It did fill up during the day.

	Surface Conditions:	Dry Trail

	Recommended Equipment:

	Water Crossing Notes:	All water is low and scarce. Make sure you fill up when you can.

	Trail Maintenance Notes:	The AT is in great shape.

	Dog-Related Notes:	This is a good section for dogs. A couple of sections on private land so observe the rules and leash up. Bring water as it is scarce here.

	Bugs:	Some flying around... Nothing spectacular. Just a few flies.

	Lost and Found:	There is a white shirt hanging on one of the trees just after Mountain Meadows Lodge.


	Comments:	What a great section of the AT... Starts out really nice as a warm up. Great to walk by Kent Pond and then the bridge over the marsh land. Of course, then you work for your lunch and head up the switchbacks. Plus, the metal ladder before the shelter is always fun to navigate with a 4 legged friend in tow. Enjoyed this hike very much today... Perfect way to spend a late summer day. 35.6 miles left to VT for me.

	Name:	Mouse and Isis

	E-Mail:	rachel_kowalsky@hotmail.com

	Date Submitted:	2016-09-17

	Link:	https://sghnh48.blogspot.com/2016/09/gifford-woods-state-park-to-stoney.html
		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.