| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Greylock, MA |
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 | Trails: |
Thunderbolt Trail, Gould Trail, Bucket Trail, Roost Trail, Ponds Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, March 29, 2014 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Good |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow - Wet/Sticky, Snow/Ice - Postholes, Slush, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
A few easily step over |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
up Thunderbolt/down Gould-Bucket-Thunderbolt-Roost-Ponds
Left the snowshoes in the car but could have used them for a portion of the hike and avoided post holing. There was a fair amount of post holing at times knee deep. But the sticky condition of the snow may have worked against using snowshoes. Generally the snow depths were marginal below 2,000 feet. Only post holed on upper part of Big Bend of Thunderbolt, coming down Gould above the Peck Brook Shelter spur. Cloudy to start - cloudy on top - but, as happens, clear and at times sunny once back down off the summit. Nice day for my monthly Greylock hike. Next time no snow and do a good 14+ mile loop. |
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 | Name: |
Richard |
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 | E-Mail: |
rlenharris@hotmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2014-04-01 |
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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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