| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Black Hills (Glover), VT |
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 | Trails: |
Bushwhack |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, August 5, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
I drove to Shadow Lake Rd and parked at a pull-off on Quarry Rd. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
N/A |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Parker enjoyed the whack, no problems with other animal life. |
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 | Bugs: |
Occasional swarms of small flies at the summit |
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 | Lost and Found: |
None |
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 | Comments: |
At the pull-off on Quarry Rd. I headed into the woods through thickets of raspberries. The north side of the mountain is laced with old skidder and ATV roads. I followed some of these but needed to hike through thick woods and wet areas. I even followed a trail with red flagging for some distance but eventually lost it. I found the summit easily after climbing up the ledges. After signing the new register, I returned to Quarry Rd. following the ridgeline in a northeasterly direction. I regretted my decision as it was steep and wet with several rock ledges I had to scramble down. Even Parker hesitated when he looked below. Once down to more friendly terrain I found a well-maintained ATV road that took be to a farm at the end of Quarry Rd. From here I walked back to my truck on a pleasant gravel road. This was #65 on the NEK Hundred Highest List. |
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 | Name: |
Gordo DuBois |
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 | E-Mail: |
duboisgordon7@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-08-06 |
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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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