| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
General Stark Mountain, VT |
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 | Trails: |
Stark Mountain Trail, Long Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, August 16, 2014 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty of room at Mad River Glen ski area |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None via this route. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Seemed like a popular place to take dogs out for a walk |
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 | Bugs: |
None |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
Mad River Glen has a hiking trailhead kiosk adjacent to the single chairlift (on the base box side) with hiking trail maps (they have a few suggested routes to the top of the single and double chairlifts). The Stark Mountain Trail basically ascends the gravel access road to the top of the single chairlift (you can hop onto the Long Trail southbound a few tenths of a mile below the top of the chairlift). For those unfamiliar with alpine skiing, Mad River Glen has old fashioned trails with essentially no snowmaking. As a result, hiking up the ski trails here is a much different experience than your average ski area, as the trails are narrower, follow the natural contours of the land, have limited infrastructure, and are quite smoothly manicured. Quite a scenic walk (complete with an impressive waterfall).
The Long Trail south to the wooded highpoint was damp due to afternoon showers. There is a directional viewpoint east, just off the trail near the summit. |
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 | Name: |
rocket21 |
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 | E-Mail: |
rocket21@franklinwebpublishing.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2014-08-16 |
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 | Link: |
 https://www.franklinsites.com/hikephotos |
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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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