| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Purgatory Chasm State Reservation, MA |
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 | Trails: |
Charley's Loop, Little Purgatory Trail, Forest Road Trail, Old Purgatory Trail, Chasm Loop Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, January 19, 2013 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parking is Free. Small lot near Chasm Opening and Larger Lot about 100 yards down where the main Ranger Station is. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Ice - Black, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow - Wet/Sticky, Snow/Ice - Small Patches, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
There are no water crossings. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trails are in great shape. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Dogs are permitted but must be leashed and behaved. |
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 | Comments: |
Beautiful day today. 27 degrees when I got there at 6:30 a.m. Wind Chill was a factor until it warmed up. The Chasm itself is closed and you need a permit to climb there. The Chasm Loop Trail needs to hiked with care and be sure to check for ice near the ledges. A fall here could result in some serious injury. Most of the trails were covered with 1" to 2" of snow. If they get some real snow up there the Chasm itself would be a real challenge. You would need crampons and an ax to get through there. Trail Map is printable via a PDF file. |
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 | Name: |
Stephen (Frontpointing) |
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 | E-Mail: |
sbplatkin2316@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2013-01-19 |
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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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