Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
| Peaks |
Mt. Mansfield - The Chin, VT |
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| Trails: |
Long Trail, Nosedive ski trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Saturday, March 28, 2020 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked at the LT access gate |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow - Drifts, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Snow - Spring Snow, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction, Traction, Ice Axe |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
No issues |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Nothing worth noting |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
A couple of dogs were enjoying the day. However, they ascended a different trail. The last portion of the LT is much too steep for a dog. |
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| Comments: |
If you’re hiking the LT to the summit ensure that you have adequate traction and an ice axe. It gets very sketchy in a couple of spots. |
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| Name: |
M. Chandler |
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| E-Mail: |
chandlermarshell@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2020-03-30 |
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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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