| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Killington Peak, Mendon Peak, VT |
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 | Trails: |
Bucklin Trail, Killington Spur, Long Trail, bushwhack, logging road |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, March 8, 2012 |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Snow - Wet/Sticky, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Irene really tore up the Eddy Brook drainage, but you can find easy crossings. |
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 | Comments: |
The Bucklin Trail re-route is a nice ridge walk. Bucklin was ice and bare ground below the re-route. We put on snowshoes upon starting up slope. Snow wet and heavy, but an established footbed made for easy going. Took the AT south from Cooper Cabin and then 'whacked a downward traverse to the ATV trail and then another 'whack across the saddle in the usual way to Mendon. Snow was 8-18" deep and wet. The usual blowdowns on the saddle. Found the herdpath and zipped to the summits. A bit confusing in the dark in the torn up Eddy Brook drainage, but we stayed right along a narrow embankment to pick up the road when it veers away from the brook. Soon became ice/minimal snow/bare ground. |
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 | Name: |
ThinMan |
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 | E-Mail: |
twcaldwell@comcast.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2012-03-09 |
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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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