| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Round Mountain, Mt. Frissell, South Brace Mountain, MA |
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 | Trails: |
Mt. Frissell Trail, South Taconic Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, April 13, 2014 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Road was VERY muddy and slick. No prob with 4WD. Parking area accommodates 10 cars: all spots were occupied when we returned. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
First part of trail is flooded. You can mostly avoid it by walking on the sides of the trail to an extent: one section was a small lake. We opted to bushwhack for 10 ten minutes through the mountain laurel and rhododendrons.
The trail splits, and the flowing river goes to the right while the trail proper heads (dryly) up to the left.
From that point, the trails are dry and nice. All of the scrambles were dry. The South Taconic trail is a beautiful trail between Alander mountain and South Brace.
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Took our Akita along for this trip. Aside for being totally exhausted by the end, she had a wonderful day. Take plenty of water as there isn't a drop to be had once you get beyond the wet part at the beginning. |
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 | Bugs: |
None |
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 | Comments: |
This was a beautiful day to be out. We had to bushwhack to avoid substantial water at the beginning of the trail. Dog and wife had no problem with any of the scrambles up Round and Frissel. As we ate lunch on Frissel's summit, we met a few hikers: most going to the tri-state border, but two guys who had started on the far side of Bear mountain (they caught up to us later on their 14th mile). View from South Brace is well worth the trip - don't just stop at the tri-state border.
This is a great hike. There's something to see every half-mile or so, therefore it doesn't ever get boring. Bushwhacking, peakbagging, scrambling, and open summits: this is a great hike! |
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 | Name: |
iagreewithjamie |
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| Date Submitted: |
2014-04-14 |
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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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