Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Wilson, Breadloaf Mountain, VT |
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| Trails: |
Emily Proctor Trail, Long Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Sunday, January 15, 2017 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parking and access was tricky. Came up Middlebury Gap and followed Ripton and Lincoln Roads to Solar Sweet Maple Farm. From there, followed Forest Road 54 to a parking area (glare ice) just past Forest Road 201. Walked Forest Road 201 to the summer trailhead (a 4WD pickup was parked at the summer trailhead on my way out) |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Black, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Ice - Breakable Crust, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
The one significant crossing was pretty solidly bridged. There are some 50+ rills along the Emily Proctor Trail one has to step over. |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Good shape... cut up a few smaller blowdowns. A few larger ones remain, but they are not impeding travel. |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
Plenty of water to drink, plenty of snow to eat... |
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| Comments: |
Spikes helpful to the major water crossing Snowshoes or spikes up to the shelter. Snowshoes on the Long Trail. |
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| Name: |
bikehikeskifish |
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| E-Mail: |
timlucia@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2017-01-15 |
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| Link: |
https:// |
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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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