| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Ellen, VT |
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 | Trails: |
Jerusalem Trail, Long Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, January 15, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
No issues driving on Jim Dwire Road in a sedan with AWD. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Black, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
A few small ones, no problems. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
One large pine tree down on the Long Trail about 1/4 of a mile S of the Jerusalem trail junction. |
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 | Comments: |
A cold, sparkling day. Views for miles and a fantastic undercast viewable from just below the summit and on the side of the ski trail. It was windy on the ridge, in particular where the woods open some near the ski trail. Blaze and trail finding was a bit difficult in that area with wind blown snow on trees and footprints obliterated [why we should carry snowshoes!].
If anyone wants to hike these trails, now would be a great time. Never needed snowshoes, there were a few old snowshoe postholes on the ridge, but the majority of the trail is well packed and fast. You will definitely want some form of traction for icy areas. |
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 | Name: |
Pokey |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-01-16 |
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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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