Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Ascutney, VT |
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| Trails: |
Weathersfield Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Sunday, October 13, 2019 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
The parking lot at the base was relatively small. It was half-full or so at 10 AM, but by 2:45 cars were parked on the sides of the road leading to the trailhead. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Leaves - Significant/Slippery |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
Water crossings were dry. Neither of the waterfalls were running. |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Plenty of slippery leaves in the lower parts of the trail-it's October. The trail itself was in great shape and well maintained. |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
All well-behaved :) |
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| Bugs: |
None |
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| Comments: |
Perfect day for a foliage hike! We've been wanting to hike Ascutney for a while, and we're glad we waited for a mostly clear day on Columbus day weekend. We encountered a few people while going up, but the hang-glider outlook and the summit area were mobbed (mostly by people who drove up the toll road). Probably the best foliage we've ever seen, and that is saying something. Could see all of the greens, as well as from Monadnock to Washington in NH. Hope everyone was able to get out on the trails today! |
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| Name: |
Nh_hiker95 |
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| Date Submitted: |
2019-10-13 |
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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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