Mt. Mansfield (The Chin) - Sunset Ridge Trail, Long Trail - 9-22-2016

Hiking Trail Conditions Report
	Peaks	Mt. Mansfield (The Chin), VT

	Trails:	Sunset Ridge Trail, Long Trail

	Date of Hike:	Thursday, September 22, 2016

	Parking/Access Road Notes:	got there around 9 and parking lot was half full. its 4 dollars per PERSON not car.

	Surface Conditions:	Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable

	Recommended Equipment:

	Water Crossing Notes:	all water crossings have nice bridges

	Trail Maintenance Notes:	trail was in good shape plenty of stairs to support the elevation gain. few slabs are slick even when dry

	Dog-Related Notes:	saw a few; few spots dogs might not like with scrambles/slabs

	Bugs:	ran into some flying ants as we were trying to find a spot to sit on the summit. Bugs were slightly annoying as the wind was not high enough to blow them away.

	Lost and Found:	n/a


	Comments:	Went up and down Sunset Ridge trail from 9:45-3pm. Spent about 30-45 minutes on the summit enjoying some VT beer and cheese and crackers. The trail is in good condition with plenty of steps to aid the beginning uphill to cantilever rock. After you hit around treeline area; more slabs and scramble areas with rough footing. Fun going up but more annoying going down. Saw two different middle school groups of kids with about 100 in both; a few groups besides that. Met some cool dudes doing the LT up top and a few other guys doing overnights. The weather was supposed to drop drastically but as of the 22nd trail conditions were nice. Foilage is just starting to change so it will be a couple weeks until its prime. Would also suggest stopping at the Alchemist in Stowe for some great beer after. Cheers

	Name:	Benzowski

	E-Mail:	ben.yelle@mountprospectacademy.org

	Date Submitted:	2016-09-23

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