| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Killington Peak, Pico Peak, VT |
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 | Trails: |
Sherburne Pass Trail, Long Trail, Killington Spur |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, November 23, 2024 |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Comments: |
No snow at the trailhead, but that changes extremely fast. By about 2,800’, most of the trail was covered in snow. On the ridge between Pico and Killington, I had first boots. It was not deep enough to need snowshoes for—maybe 3”ish? It got a little deeper over towards Killington, maybe 5” in the drifted spots. Others had made an easy path up Bucklin before I got there. I used spikes to descend the top part of Bucklin back to the AT/LT junction but otherwise bare boooted the whole day. As the trails become more compacted, I think spikes will be the weapon of choice. Leave the snowshoes in the car….for now. |
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 | Name: |
GoBlue |
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| Date Submitted: |
2024-11-23 |
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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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