| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Mansfield - The Chin, VT |
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 | Trails: |
Laura Cowles Trail, Long Trail, Sunset Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, November 16, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Gate to Underhill State Park is closed for the season. As of 11/16, the road is clear. We parked in the small area by the gate. It added an easy two miles round trip. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow - Drifts, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow - Wet/Sticky, Slush |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All water crossings have stable bridges |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
No dog sitings???? |
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 | Bugs: |
No bugs! |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Lonely glove hanging on the sign at the trailhead |
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 | Comments: |
A lovely blue sky day on Mansfield. We went up Laura Cowles, across the Long Trail to the summit, and down Sunset Ridge. There was ice on Laura Cowles and Sunset Ridge, and SNOW drifts all along the Long Trail. Very manageable with just spikes. We had virtually no wind and the temps were perfect. Some run off on the trails with the warmer weather, so the bottom of Sunset was a bit muddy. Overall, A+ day on the roof of VT! |
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 | Name: |
Meg Leo |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-11-17 |
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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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