| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Wachusett Mountain, MA |
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 | Trails: |
Balance Rock Trail, Old Indian Trail, Semuhenna Trail, West Side Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, January 3, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Full house at the ski area, parked at the lower lot. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Black, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
A couple easy step overs. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Fine for dogs today. |
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 | Comments: |
A few inches of fresh powder, packed on the trails, covering a fair amount of ice. Perfect conditions for light traction. Decent conditions at the ski area with some icy spots. Auto road has skin tracks. |
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 | Name: |
bcborder |
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 | E-Mail: |
bcborder at gmail |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-01-03 |
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 | Link: |
 https://www.strava.com/activities/16927660406 |
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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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