| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Spruce Mountain, VT |
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 | Trails: |
Spruce Mountain Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, February 24, 2024 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parking lot is plowed - a glazed coating of ice over the frozen/plowed snow. Room for at least a dozen cars. Access roads were VERY rutted - it's like mud season has struck VT - I would NOT be comfortable without 4WD on any of the roads (dirt) leading to the trailhead - some of the ruts at least 6" deep |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
no water crossings |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
no issues - a LOT of downed spruce have been removed |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
lots of dogs |
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 | Comments: |
Perfect afternoon hike on my way back from an amazing morning at Bolton Valley Resort. Trail was super-firm - no need for snowshoes (and I *NEVER* say that!!!). Never felt the need for microspikes/traction though I had it in the pack. Views from the firetower were outstanding but I really had to face my fear of heights (which I thought I didn't have any more!!!) to climb the tower. No glass in tower but tower in good shape. Extensive views. Looking back, looking up at the tower - there were a lot of bullet holes in the tower cab (just sayin'). Wind whipping through the tower and the first few stairs were icy. |
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 | Name: |
Becca Munroe |
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| Date Submitted: |
2024-02-24 |
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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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