Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Stratton Mountain, VT |
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| Trails: |
Long Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, November 18, 2015 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parking at Stratton-Arlington Rd is plentiful |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Black, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Leaves - Significant/Slippery, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
Well maintained wood plank crossings |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Some significant trail erosion on first 1/4 mile from Stratton-Arlington Rd trailhead (NoBo) |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
None |
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| Bugs: |
None |
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| Comments: |
A really nice, frigid day hike. I had the wilderness to myself. Didn't spot a single hiker the entire time. Very cold and very windy at the summit and especially on lookout tower but worth the climb. Great isolated spot to hike, though relatively easy to access. Check out the video link below. |
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| Name: |
DeMeglio |
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| Date Submitted: |
2016-03-20 |
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| Link: |
https://vimeo.com/146184040 |
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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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