Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
| Peaks |
Mt. Mansfield (The Forehead), Mt. Mansfield (The Chin), VT |
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| Trails: |
Long Trail, Wampahoofus Trail, Maple Ridge Trail, Profanity Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Sunday, July 31, 2016 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
I was dropped off at the Winooski Bridge and picked up at Barns Camp Visitor Center. No issues. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
Only three major streams by Mt Mansfield but they were crossable on rocks. |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trails are in fine shape. |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
The LT is tough on a dog. Make sure they can do a long distance hike and handle lots of different terrain. We by passed the LT ladders by taking two side trails but even those are challenging. Watch your dog carefully. They are expected to be leashed on the Mansfield ridge too. |
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| Bugs: |
Yes... But that's part of hiking. |
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| Lost and Found: |
Nothing here. |
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| Comments: |
5 days to get to Mansfield... 5 wonderful trail days on the LT. If you re looking for a fun way to get up to the Forehead, either take the LT with the ladder section or take the Wampahoofus Trail to Maple Ridge... Wampahoofus is also my new favorite word. What an amazing trail but again, if you have a dog, make sure they can handle rocks... Big rocks... Crevasses... A cave... and a steep incline slab. The Mansfield Ridge is now my favorite... Even over Franconia. What a fantastic journey I am on. |
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| Name: |
Mouse and Isis |
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| E-Mail: |
rachel_kowalsky@hotmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2016-07-31 |
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| Link: |
https://sghnh48.blogspot.com/2016/07/mount-mansfield.html |
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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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