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Hiking Trail Conditions Report
Peaks
Peaks Mt. Mansfield - The Forehead, Mt. Mansfield - The Chin, VT
Trails
Trails: Eagle's Cut Trail, CCC Road, Maple Ridge Trail, Long Trail, Sunset Ridge Trail
Date of Hike
Date of Hike: Saturday, July 13, 2019
Parking/Access Road Notes
Parking/Access Road Notes: They have staff directing overflow parking along road on busy days; very helpful and keeps things organized. I parked (10:30) about a 1/4 mile out and looks to have extended possibly another 1/4 mile out during day. 
Surface Conditions
Surface Conditions: Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant 
Recommended Equipment
Recommended Equipment:  
Water Crossing Notes
Water Crossing Notes: All bridged on this loop. 
Trail Maintenance Notes
Trail Maintenance Notes: Few broken planks in between Forehead and Nose and a short ways north of Nose. Caretaker at summit said material up there just waiting to be hauled over.  
Dog-Related Notes
Dog-Related Notes: Few spots on Maple Ridge where dogs may need assistance. 
Bugs
Bugs: Pleasantly surprised that they were not an issue today. 
Lost and Found
Lost and Found:  
 
Comments
Comments: Lower (shaded) sections of trails were wet and slick. Saw a few falls. Exposed sections nicely dried out. With later start and/or avoiding Sunset for your climb you get much less crowded conditions. Still busy trails but not Lafayette/Lincoln like. Favorite Mansfield loop of mine for many years. Lots of open hiking with views.  
Name
Name: franco 
E-Mail
E-Mail:  
Date Submitted
Date Submitted: 2019-07-13 
Link
Link: https:// 
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