| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Big Deer Mountain, Little Deer Mountain, VT |
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 | Trails: |
Blake Hill Road, Big Deer Mountain Trail, Osmore Pond Loop Trail, Little Deer Trail, New Discovery to Osmore Pond |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Monday, April 28, 2025 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
No park fees today. Parked in winter lot behind toll entrance |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Rock Hops / Many Board bridges |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trails in great shape. A few step-over blowdowns on all trails, except one with a herd path around on the Big Deer trail. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
One fun loving pup on trails. Trails pretty easy for most pups. Pond great for cooling off and grabbing a drink. |
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 | Bugs: |
Out there but not biting |
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 | Comments: |
First time at Groton state park, and was pleasantly surprised. May get more visitors in the summer, but today I had most of the park to myself. Trails pretty gradual and easy to follow. Some water on trails, but mostly avoidable. Views from Big Deer are great. Luckily, the only others I saw at the park let me know about an east facing look out ledge, and what great views. All Presies, Franconia Ridge and most peaks in between, plus Kinsmans, and Moosilauke were visible today. Hike along pond was really nice, spotted several blue herons and a water thrush. Early wildflowers are starting to make an appearance (dog tooth violets, trilliums, and yellow violets); mostly along trails along the south side of the pond. |
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 | Name: |
CookiesOnTop |
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 | E-Mail: |
schwarzmc at yahoo |
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| Date Submitted: |
2025-04-28 |
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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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