| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Jay Peak, Big Jay, VT |
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 | Trails: |
Long Trail, ski trails, herd path |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, July 15, 2012 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked at the Long Trail crossing above the ski area - plenty of room. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
One very minor one (essentially a waterbar, barely flowing) on the Long Trail. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw Skipper, who was having a good time. |
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 | Bugs: |
Not too bad...a few deer flies in places, as well as a bunch of non biting flies near the top of Big Jay. |
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 | Comments: |
Long Trail was mostly dry and in good shape. Ski trails were dry and the grass not too tall/thick.
Herd path to Big Jay is more obvious now than I remember a few years ago...head down the Long Trail behind the big fence, then look to your left shortly thereafter for an obvious herd path...there will be a white blaze on the tree adjacent to the path.
Herd path, despite the dry weather, still had a few mud pits. Some blowdowns to climb over as well. Otherwise, generally smooth sailing. No summit register at the moment, but the ski patrol sled is a pretty obvious marker. |
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 | Name: |
rocket21 |
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 | E-Mail: |
rocket21@franklinwebpublishing.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2012-07-15 |
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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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