Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Breadloaf Mountain, VT |
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| Trails: |
Skylight Pond Trail, Long Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Saturday, August 11, 2018 |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
water levels were down, all were easily crossed |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
The Skylight Pond Trail was generally in very good shape. It could use some brushing in sections particularly in the first mile where vegetation was extending into the pathway. Counted a total of 10 blow downs mostly flat on the trail and easily stepped over. The Long Trail in contrast was in fair condition with off trail walk around blow downs and one crawl under. Basic trail maintenance is needed to remove balsa trees growing over the pathway. Several mud areas could use some stepping stones. A multiple bog bridge section has rotted away and only the supports remain in the trail. The side trail to the summit had a blow down right at the beginning with an off trail walk around. |
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| Bugs: |
None |
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| Comments: |
The 2.5 mile Skylight Pond Trail is gentle uphill trail. The first quarter mile is fairly flat and thereafter rises about 650 feet per mile with long sweeping switchbacks with short flat stretches. We were somewhat disappointed with the condition of the Long Trail as noted in the trail maintenance section. There is one short steep section followed by a flat section before reaching the hairpin turn and beginning of the summit side trail. There is a small cairn marking the summit. Overall it took us about 4 hours round trip including time at the summit and several stops. Note: there seems to be some confusion over the name of the access trail. Trail signs and numerous Google searches list it as the Skylight Pond Trail not Skyline Pond trail. It seems that only the Hundred Highest list (4000footers.com) refers to it as the Skyline Pond Trail. |
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| Name: |
Dexhiker |
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| E-Mail: |
dexpcdoc@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2018-08-11 |
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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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