| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Ludlow Mountain, VT |
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 | Trails: |
Healdville Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, December 2, 2017 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Small trailhead parking area off Station Road in Mt. Holly. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Ice - Blue, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
No issues. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Two large blowdowns. One about halfway up is partially in the trail and can be easily walked by. Another shortly below the summit is completely blocking the trail and has a herd path around it. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Sure. |
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 | Bugs: |
Nope. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Nothing. |
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 | Comments: |
A very easy 3K fire tower peak. Grades are gentle (plenty of switchbacks) with good footing the entire way. I'm loving these VT trails, they are very knee-friendly!
The lower half of the trail was dry ground in the morning, and a little damp in the afternoon as temps rose. Thin, crusty snow and stretches of ice start about halfway up, increasing to about a half inch of snow at the summit. We barebooted up but wore spikes for about a third of the way down to avoid any missteps. Fantastic panoramic views in all directions from the high fire tower. The steps to the tower are snowy but not icy. Cool temps but not cold, and virtually no wind at all.
Another great day in Vermont! |
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 | Name: |
KenM |
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 | E-Mail: |
kmacgray@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2017-12-02 |
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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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