Happy Hill Shelter - Appalachian Trail - 11-13-2016

Hiking Trail Conditions Report
	Peaks	Happy Hill Shelter, VT

	Trails:	Appalachian Trail

	Date of Hike:	Sunday, November 13, 2016

	Parking/Access Road Notes:	Very small parking area on Elm St. in Norwich VT... It's steep so I parked nose in off the road.

	Surface Conditions:	Dry Trail, Leaves - Significant/Slippery

	Recommended Equipment:

	Water Crossing Notes:	Only one trickle of a crossing... Not enough to worry anyone.

	Trail Maintenance Notes:	Leaves... Lots of Leaves... Ankle deep and hiding those ankle breakers. I glissaded on the down hill too.

	Dog-Related Notes:	This section is great for dogs... Lots of wildlife out there so make sure recall is good. Also at the current moment it's hunting season... Blaze orange.

	Bugs:	I actually saw some buzzing around.

	Lost and Found:	Nothing lost or found.


	Comments:	Finally I can say I am essentially done with he Vermont AT. Went out to Happy Hill SOBO and then NOBOed to Hanover NH. Trail is good and a quick 3.3miles over some minor hills but watch the leaves as they are slick. Water crossings are nonexistent on trail. Bring water for dogs and yourself. Only saw 3 other souls out there and a nice police man who showed me where to park on Elm St. in Norwich VT. Take care when heading to the border, you cross through down town Norwich (For a small town it gets busy) and I91's on and off ramps, plus the under pass... Thankfully there are signal lights to help with crossing.

	Name:	Mouse and Isis

	E-Mail:	rachel_kowalsky@hotmail.com

	Date Submitted:	2016-11-13

	Link:	https://sghnh48.blogspot.com/2016/11/elm-st-norwich-vermont-to-happy-hill.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.