Happy Hill Shelter - Appalachian Trail - 10-30-2016

Hiking Trail Conditions Report
	Peaks	Happy Hill Shelter, VT

	Trails:	Appalachian Trail

	Date of Hike:	Sunday, October 30, 2016

	Parking/Access Road Notes:	I parked at the corner of Podunk and Tigertown Rds. There is only room for one car. This is just an AT crossing so, there is no trail head. Park at your own risk.

	Surface Conditions:	Dry Trail, Leaves - Significant/Slippery

	Recommended Equipment:

	Water Crossing Notes:	Two stream crossings were flowing but not enough to matter... Step over and keep going.

	Trail Maintenance Notes:	Nothing of note here... Looks like new blazing, which was nice. Trails great.

	Dog-Related Notes:	Easy section for dogs... Lots of chipmunks and mice to chase.

	Bugs:	Chilly day keeps the bugs at bay.

	Lost and Found:	Nothing to note here either...


	Comments:	Joust a short 3ish miles from Podunk Rd to happy Hill Shelter on the AT... Great little hike through some beautiful forest. Shelter is in great shape and has a nice fire pit. Were I staying, there would be a raging fire there for the chilly night. Didn't see a soul out there today and it was fantastic. Happy to say that I have just 2 hikes left in Vermont to complete the AT for this state. My next hike should take me back to New Hampshire.

	Name:	Mouse and Isis

	E-Mail:	rachel_kowalsky@hotmail.com

	Date Submitted:	2016-10-30

	Link:	https://sghnh48.blogspot.com/2016/10/podunk-rd-to-happy-hill-shelter-norwich.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.