| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Mansfield (The Nose) (attempt), VT |
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 | Trails: |
Toll Road, ski trails |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, May 10, 2017 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parking lot at the Inn at the Mountain and Toll House in Stowe, Vt 108. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Snow - Spring Snow |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
While there is little erosion on service road (saw one small sinkhole) work crew is clearing tree-branch debris on roadside. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Great walk for dogs on road and/or ski trails. |
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 | Bugs: |
None seen. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
None. |
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 | Comments: |
Toll Road from mountain base to the Visitor's Center (about 4.5 miles). Though we had new snowfall a couple times these last few days, the road was dry and clear of snow/ice. About 3 feet of snow at the stake. Beautiful day with sunshine,a tad overcast, cool and breezy. Fabulous views of Camel's Hump, Monroe Skyline, and on the Stowe side we saw Madonna, Spruce and Whiteface. Of course, Mt Mansfield ridgeline had a white dusting of fresh snow. Ski trails still with snow in the upper elevations.
Descended via road to the Octagon and went down Sunrise (moderate) ski trail. No traction needed in the snow. Felt great to have new snow - about an inch. Saw one skier skin up. Took Lullaby Lane (easy) with enough snow, though patchy, and finally the Easy Mile ski trail without snow but dry. Saw turkey tracks. Four hours round trip. Perfect day. |
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 | Name: |
Flo and Joe |
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 | E-Mail: |
aloe@myfairpoint.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2017-05-10 |
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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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