| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Equinox, VT |
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 | Trails: |
Blue Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, January 27, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Go to the end of West Union St (dead end) for parking after turning off Seminary. Alltrails didn't know what to do after Seminary Road. Some spaces available at 9:30, fewer mid afternoon. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
A couple of blowdowns, fairly easy to get over/under and quite a few ice-encased shrubs across the trail nearer the top |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
A few lower on the trail, on leash or under voice command, a few dog 'deposits' near the trailhead on trail |
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 | Bugs: |
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 | Lost and Found: |
A small black walkie talkie hanging on a trail junction sign |
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 | Comments: |
Quite hard packed and icy at the beginning of the trail but then more snow depth and crusty snow. Snowshoes with a lift were really helpful. One person barebooting it managed to get up and down but sunk in a few places. Tried to butt slide but snow was too unconsolidated - definitely steep enough! |
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 | Name: |
Jenn Grisi |
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 | E-Mail: |
jenngrisi@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-01-27 |
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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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