| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Baker Peak, VT |
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 | Trails: |
Lake Trail, Baker Peak Trail, Long Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, January 9, 2016 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Forest roads in the winter are snowmobile access only. Parking for LT/AT in this area can be found at Lake Trailhead off South end road |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Ice - Breakable Crust, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
brook crossing with significant ice patches hidden by soft snow cover. snow cover on trail close to water hides patches of saturated organic debris/mud |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
No dogs seen but fecal evidence can be seen/stepped in on trail near parking entrance. Please leave no trace if bringing dogs, even in the off season. |
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 | Comments: |
The wind-swept packed snow and amount of ice on Lake Trail would be easier to pass if hikers had microspikes. On the AT/LT, soft snow under 6in. We made the hike with waterproof backpacking boots and trekking poles, though a hard slip/fall on a hidden ice patch was taken.
No other people seen on trail. |
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 | Name: |
Sarah |
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 | E-Mail: |
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| Date Submitted: |
2016-01-13 |
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 | Link: |
 https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/stelprdb5317927.pdf |
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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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