| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Killington Peak, VT |
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 | Trails: |
Bucklin Trail, Long Trail, Killington Spur |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, May 24, 2019 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
plenty of parking in lot off Wheelerville Road |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
all bridged |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
a few significant blowdowns on Bucklin Trail up high near the AT/LT junction |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
WARNING FOR DOGS: Yes, do heed the warnings on the signs regarding porcupine activity in the area. Ever since I saw a dog (with an AT thru-hiker) severely quilled by a porcupine near Cooper Lodge 2 years ago I have leashed my dogs in the vicinity of the lodge/tent platforms. Today a fat porcupine was wandering near Cooper Lodge and I was glad Eva was on a leash for that portion. |
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 | Bugs: |
none today |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
Bucklin trail is finally snow and ice free! No more snowshoes and spikes. After the recent rain, a fair bit of water and mud on the trail but not that bad for May. Experienced this summit in all kinds of weather and didn't mind that the top was fogged in and wind blowing a gale, just happy for fresh air and a good workout, painted trilliums and trout lilies pretty today. Porcupine wandering near Cooper Lodge, glad Eva was on a leash for that section. |
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 | Name: |
Donna D |
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 | E-Mail: |
winnie@vermontel.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2019-05-25 |
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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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