| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Shrewsbury Peak, Shrewsbury Peak - North Peak, VT |
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 | Trails: |
Shrewsbury Peak Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, August 18, 2024 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Only a couple other vehicles at the trailhead, which is located along the Old CCC Road in Coolidge State Forest, at the beginning and end of the hike. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
No crossings on this route |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
A tandem blowdown between Shrewsbury's summit and the north peak, which can be both ducked under and stepped over depending on height, agility etc. Signs of lighter use were evident north of Shrewsbury. |
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 | Comments: |
The Shrewsbury Peak Trail was well blazed and easy to follow, albeit a little more lightly used north of the main summit, from start to finish. The last mile or so was definitely a leg workout, as most of the elevation gain happens during that section; especially watch your steps going down it if the footbed is wet.
Speaking of wet, it rained nearly the entire hike, with only a short lull at the main summit, and it downpoured for most of the hike down. Not quite the scattered showers the forecast called for last night and this morning... In spite of the heavy rain and fog though, it was actually a pretty good hike, and the forest on the mountain, particularly the spruce-fir forest at higher elevation, was actually enhanced by it. Felt mystical, as well as oddly calming and tranquil. |
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 | Name: |
Spencer |
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| Date Submitted: |
2024-08-18 |
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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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