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Hiking Trail Conditions Report
Peaks
Peaks Mt. Mansfield, VT
Trails
Trails: Access road, Eagle's Cut Trail, Laura Cowles Trail, Long Trail
Date of Hike
Date of Hike: Saturday, December 30, 2017
Parking/Access Road Notes
Parking/Access Road Notes: Parked about 1 mile below the gate. Some braved the road and parked up there, but I don't trust my car/tires. 
Surface Conditions
Surface Conditions: Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Ice - Breakable Crust 
Recommended Equipment
Recommended Equipment: Snowshoes, Traction, Ice Axe 
Water Crossing Notes
Water Crossing Notes: All bridges intact 
Trail Maintenance Notes
Trail Maintenance Notes: None 
Dog-Related Notes
Dog-Related Notes: Took our pup, saw 2 others enjoying themselves. Some parts were a bit steep/slick but made it up no problem.  
Bugs
Bugs: N/A 
Lost and Found
Lost and Found: Lost a bright orange EMS Ascent jacket going up the Laura Cowles trail. Didn't see it on the way down. Contact me if you found it. 
 
Comments
Comments: Great trail, well packed and easy to follow. Beautiful day with low winds!  
Name
Name: Kate Wolcott 
E-Mail
E-Mail: kate.wolcott@gmail.com 
Date Submitted
Date Submitted: 2017-12-30 
Link
Link: https:// 
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