| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
East Mountain, VT |
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 | Trails: |
Radar Road |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Monday, September 4, 2017 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Getting to the start of the hike is interesting. From I-91 exit 23 drive N on Rt 5 thru Lyndonville to Rt 114. Follow Rt 114N until 1.5 miles past E. Burke turn right when you see sign Gallup Mills 8 miles. at 7.5 miles Radar Rd is on your left. Drive 4.6 miles north on the gravel Radar Rd, stay on the main road , crossing over Moose river come to gate, usually open. Bear right after gate and continue about 2 miles to the first set of abandoned Air Force base buildings. Park here because road blocked 200 yards up by large oil tank. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw none but would be a nice hike for them. |
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 | Bugs: |
None |
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 | Comments: |
East Mountain is the county high point for Essex County at 3439 ft. On top is an abandoned Radar base built in the 1950's and abandoned in the 1960's and what remains of the buildings. There is a paved road to the summit which is still in remarkably good shape. I pushed my pace on the way up and did the 2.2 miles in 39 minutes. Explored the old base for 15 minutes with good views, especially if you dare climb up on the tallest Radar dome base. I actually jogged on the way down because I found it easiest on the graded asphalt, finishing the return trip in just 21 minutes. Interesting and very different hike but I kind of liked it. |
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 | Name: |
Steve |
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 | E-Mail: |
hurdnet@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2017-09-04 |
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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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