| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Hunger, VT |
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 | Trails: |
Waterbury Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Monday, November 7, 2016 |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Ice - Black, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Ice - Breakable Crust, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant, Leaves - Significant/Slippery |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All the crossings were easily passable, with significant water in all. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
We had two dogs who did fine, although, like us, they were glad for the chance to skip some of the icy rocks and take some side routes. |
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 | Comments: |
The summit was fantastic. Clear views of the Green Mountains and crytal clear Preaidentials with freshly white tops. Minimal wind and balmy temps for November. Relatively free of ice on the summit
The bottom half of the trail was easy walking. This easy walking transitioned to a lot of ice (in all stages of freezing, frozen, and thawing as the day progressed), with many sections being very difficult to navigate without a lot of caution. The ascent at 11:00 was much more slippery than the descent at 1:00. We used light traction and a good deal of creativity to navigate the more shadowed, icy portions of the trail. The base was warm and dry by the afternoon, with most of the trail easily navigable and pleasant. |
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 | Name: |
Red1975 |
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 | E-Mail: |
Adam@battledrum.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2016-11-07 |
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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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