| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Camel's Hump , VT |
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 | Trails: |
Burrows Trail, Long Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, April 2, 2016 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
The road is closed to the trailhead is closed, yet there is only a sign. There was no gait, law enforcement present, etc. Odd. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Ice - Black, Wet Trail, Ice - Blue, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant, Snow - Spring Snow |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction, Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None. The water crossings were all easy. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
I would not recommend attempting the Burrows trail with a dog until the ice melts some more. It would been doable for my dog, but I doubt she would have enjoyed it. |
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 | Bugs: |
None. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
The Burrows trail is in rough shape. Above 2,500' the trail basically goes at NEI 1. The trail was passable with microspikes, but if I could do it again, I would have taken my 10-point crampons. The ice was hard and covered by running water in many spots, which made it extra slick. The runnout in a number of spots was severe. The real obstacle was the Long Trail South. There were two icy chutes that were steep and exposed. We witnessed two parties turn back after a few unsuccessful attempts at both bypassing and ascending them. All-in-all though a wonderful day out. We saw only 10, 12 other hikers, and the weather on the summit held for a nice view. The winds were building throughout the day before the front came through. |
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 | Name: |
TK421 |
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| Date Submitted: |
2016-04-03 |
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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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