| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Killington Peak, VT |
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 | Trails: |
Bucklin Trail, Long Trail, Killington Spur |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, March 16, 2024 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Wheelerville Rd is in excellent shape |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Significant, Snow - Spring Snow, Snow/Ice - Postholes, Slush |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Comments: |
The perimenopausal hiker was on full display with more costume changes than a drag show, this weekend. Hot, cold, rain, snow, hat on hat off, jacket, no jacket, vest on, vest off, mittens, gloves, and oh my, a break for him a sandwich!
A true mixed bag of conditions from the spring stuff - bare ground - mud - standing water along many feet of trail in multiple locations - cement like snow. Getting up to the chute was a bit firmer. Chute was in fine shape. Be prepared for some ice, though on the chute, but it grips well.
On a side note, two guys were performing maintenance on the tower in conditions that were not conducive to much other than tagging the summit, taking a picture, and walking back to the car. |
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 | Name: |
The_Mismatched Hiker |
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| Date Submitted: |
2024-03-17 |
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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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