| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Stratton Mountain, VT |
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 | Trails: |
Long Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, April 2, 2025 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Nobody else there at the AT lot on Stratton Arlington rd from 4:30-8pm. It was cold so roads were frozen but I can’t remember how far it was paved. The road to Grout pond was rutted but froze up by evening. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Nothing but a few flooded areas to rock hop |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Nothing of note, other than the summit register missing. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Picked up a little trash. |
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 | Comments: |
Lots of snow here, snowshoes went on right away, as it was soft off the monorail. I ended up taking them off 1 mile in and taking a chance with posthole-roulette in bare boots, as there were alternating patches of bare rock and deep snow. Temps dropped and it was wicked cold and windy at the tower, but I got some nice sunset lighting. I didn’t stay too long as the missing window panes and metal sides made for a loud and violent experience. I was able to make it out without a headlamp by 7:45, balancing on the monorail. 3:15 round trip. Not terrible considering the challenging conditions, but it will be much worse when it warms up. I spent the night in my tent on some grass at Grout Pond picnic area. The fee tube was covered, so I didn’t pay. It looked like camping was allowed here, but not at the AT parking lot. Glad the road was frozen, because it will be a mess when it thaws. |
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 | Name: |
Carl G |
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| Date Submitted: |
2025-04-02 |
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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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