Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Breadloaf Mountain, VT |
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| Trails: |
Emily Proctor Trail, Long Trail, spur path |
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| Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, October 7, 2020 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Room for several cars in the dirt pull-off at the end of FR 201. Said road is a little rough in spots, so drive carefully if you're in a low-clearance vehicle. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Leaves - Significant/Slippery |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
The one major crossing wasn't bad on the hike up, but on the hike down, it was tricky due to the rain that started when I left the summit. |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
No major issues. Some faint blazes and evidence of light use, but it's a Wilderness trail, after all. |
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| Comments: |
The Emily Proctor Trail (as well as the short section of the Long Trail between the Emily Proctor shelter and the summit) was one of the easier routes to a New England Hundred Highest peak I've done. Mostly easy grades with good footing, with more moderate grades near the shelter. Lots of fallen leaves along the footbed- felt like it was paved with them. The LT from the shelter to the short side path to Bread Loaf's summit was relatively easy as well, with a decent scramble partway through. No views from the wooded summit of Bread Loaf Mountain, but a side path led from the summit to a ledge with great views to the south and southwest, which I managed to see minutes before the rain moved in.
I originally wanted to hike Mt. Wilson as well, but immediately after I left Bread Loaf's summit, rainstorms moved in faster than I expected, and the rain was quite heavy at times. Even with rain gear, I didn't feel like doing that wet, chilly slog over to Wilson, so I ended up going back down the Emily Proctor Trail to my car. |
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| Name: |
Spencer |
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| Date Submitted: |
2020-10-07 |
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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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