| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Houghtons Pond, Houghton Hill, Great Blue Hill, MA |
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 | Trails: |
Yellow Dot Trail, Houghton Hill Trail, Skyline South Trail, Five Corners Path, Half Way Path, Houghton Path |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Monday, January 20, 2014 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Slush |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Thanks to the temperature (low 40s), the ice coating the steep, rocky section of the Skyline South Trail east of Eliot Tower was either melted or soft, so traction was not needed. The Yellow Dot Trail around Houghtons Pond is more a dirt road, popular with dog-walkers. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Lots of dogs, especially around Houghtons Pond but also on the real trails. |
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 | Comments: |
A nice workout on a warm January afternoon, with the reward of Eliot Tower and its views of the Boston skyline and other points. |
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 | Name: |
Amicus |
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 | E-Mail: |
mcsamicus@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2014-01-21 |
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 | Link: |
 https://amicus.smugmug.com/Hiking/2014/Blue-Hills-Ponkapoag-and |
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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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