| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Mansfield (The Chin), VT |
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 | Trails: |
Laura Cowles Trail, Sunset Ridge Trail, Long Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, January 30, 2016 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked on Mountain road on left side (winter lot), about 1 mile from Underhill State park entrance which was gated. Some 4 wheeled drive cars were able to drive up the hill and park by the gate. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow - Drifts |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction, Traction |
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 | Lost and Found: |
balaclava on Sunset ridge trail |
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 | Comments: |
There were a couple of inches of fresh snow on the trail over a packed base. Opted to wear Hillsound trail Pros today as we knew the Laura Cowles trail would be steep and icy (thanks Flo and Joe). Kept these on the whole day. Could have worn snow shoes as well. There was some deep drifting in a few spots near the summit. Went down the Sunset Ridge trail. Above treeline it was very windy and knocking us around at times. Goggles very helpful today. This is #65 for Joanie and Suzanne for NE67 winter. Total miles 7 including the road walk to the gate. Closing in..... |
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 | Name: |
Slow and Steady |
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 | E-Mail: |
suzanneblackburn@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2016-01-30 |
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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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