| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Abraham, Lincoln Peak, Nancy Hanks Peak, Cutts Peak, Mt. Ellen, VT |
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 | Trails: |
Long Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, May 18, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Lincoln Gap Road is open and has a 20% grade in spots so the car got a workout too. Parking on both sides of road, more room on South side, and additional parking just below south side parking (can see from the parking lot). |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Minor, not worth mention |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Long Trail between Lincoln Gap and Mount Ellen: a few step overs, 2 duck-unders, and one go-around (between summit of Abraham and Lincoln Gap). |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Need to be on leash in alpine zone |
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 | Bugs: |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Pair of prescription glasses at trailhead sign on south side. |
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 | Comments: |
The cold night made the few muddy areas firm.
There are several short areas between Abraham and Ellen of elevated packed snow still but I did not use any traction.
There are water sources at Battell Shelter and again after Mt. Lincoln at "Holt Hollow" though I suggest a filter.
I spent a lot of this hiking like I was already at my destination as so much of the hike along the ridge occurs at >3500 ft.
You can see L. Champlain to the west and Mt. Washington to the east at different sections. The western view also allows you to see both Mt. Abraham and Mt. Ellen at the same time. |
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 | Name: |
KittE |
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 | E-Mail: |
aelkinson@outlook.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-05-19 |
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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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