| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Killington Peak, VT |
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 | Trails: |
Bucklin Trail, Long Trail, Killington Spur |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, January 21, 2017 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked on Wheelerville at Trailhead. Lot is plowed with parking for 6 or so cars. wheelerville Rd has some ice and snow in spots but easily passable. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Slush |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
No problems with any crossings |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trail is in great shape, well blazed, and no blowdowns |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw 2 dogs having a great time |
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 | Comments: |
Bucklin trail is in very good condition. First 2 miles are flat and barebootable and you could get away with not needing any traction all the way to Cooper Lodge. Having light traction to the lodge is recommended. Warm day and the snow was melting so the lower section will be icy when it refreeezes. Snowshoes are overkill but glad we wore the crampons for the last section from Cooper to the summit. Someone had buttslide this section and was tougher going back down than up. Once this freezes crampons will be a must. |
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 | Name: |
pucknuts61 |
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| Date Submitted: |
2017-01-22 |
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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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