Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Roosevelt, VT |
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| Trails: |
Clark Brook Trail, Long Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Saturday, May 27, 2017 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Room for a few cars at the Clark Brook trailhead off FR 55, which is off VT 100 in Granville. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
I forded the first crossing, about 0.5 mile from the trailhead. All other crossings were easily rock hopped. |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Clark Brook Trail is very lightly used, according to a local. That sounds about right- the trail had a lot of debris, blowdowns, mud, and standing/running water. The footway was also a bit faint in places. Not a challenge to follow for those with good eyes, though. |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw a couple with "mud knee-highs". Prepare to have some very wet and muddy dog legs if you take your furry friends here. |
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| Bugs: |
Moderately bad at their worst. Not as bad as they could have been, thankfully. |
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| Comments: |
The first mile or so was mostly dry, but beyond the wilderness boundary, the Clark Brook Trail showed signs of light use. The LT was in better shape, but some of the mud there could swallow one's hiking boots completely. The summit ledges were dry, and the views were great despite overcast skies.
Despite a late start, I only saw 10 other people (and a few dogs) the whole time. T'was a nice, if wet and messy, hike in the Green Mountain State. |
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| Name: |
Spencer |
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| Date Submitted: |
2017-05-27 |
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| Link: |
https:// |
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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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