Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Abraham, VT |
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| Trails: |
Long Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Thursday, June 27, 2019 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Roadside parking at Lincoln Gap at noon on a Thursday was very full. I found a spot in the lot down the road. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
Only small brooks, trivial crossing. |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
No significant issues. |
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| Bugs: |
Extreme. Blackflies were horrible even on the summit, and I had bugs trying to crawl into my eyes and burrow into my ears. One did manage to land a bite deep inside my ear canal; saw a doctor today about it. |
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| Comments: |
The hike was an up-and-back along the LT from Lincoln Gap to the summit of Mt Abe. Weather was perfect for the hike, but rain from Wednesday evening left the trail very wet in most places, with standing and running water very much a problem. The chutes just below the summit on the south side were dry, thanks to abundant sun. The most vexing problem was the bugs, this is the worst I have ever seen them. DEET is strongly recommended, probably face and head netting as well. |
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| Name: |
Liz |
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| E-Mail: |
azuregrrrl@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2019-06-28 |
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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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