| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Stannard Overlook, Stannard Pond - West Peak, VT |
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 | Trails: |
Vast Trail, bushwhack |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, January 7, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Access to trail on Stannard Mountain road plowed for about 5 or 6 vehicles |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
At the Trailhead the crossing of brook on a log, snow covered.
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
The VAST Trail to Overlook was wide with minimal snow, but a lot of mud and water, especially near Stannard Pond. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Dexter led the way |
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 | Bugs: |
N/A |
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 | Lost and Found: |
N/A |
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 | Comments: |
The views from Overlook were limited by low lying clouds. I should have waited for a clear day. Whacked to Stannard Pond W. Peak from VAST Trail through thick early growth beech and maple. Found cannister and signed in. The usual NH suspects were signed in ahead of me. A great day with whacking companions in the Stannard Range, an isolated group of mountains rarely climbed except by hardy souls of the NEK. |
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 | Name: |
Gordo |
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 | E-Mail: |
duboisgordon7@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-01-08 |
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 | Link: |
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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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