| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Mansfield - The Chin, VT |
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 | Trails: |
Sunset Ridge Trail, Long Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, November 15, 2025 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Could drive up to Underhill State Park gate with AWD and studded snows.
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Wet Trail, Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Wet/Slippery Rock, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow - Wet/Sticky, Snow/Ice - Postholes, Slush, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction, Traction, Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Some slush here and there. Small muddy puddles in trail. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Our dogs were great! Wet paws in puddles led to some clumping on pads.
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 | Bugs: |
None. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
Snow up to 2’ deep in places. Just a few inches at beginning of hike. Decent trail packed in from moderate hiker traffic. |
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 | Name: |
Jim Desh |
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 | E-Mail: |
Deshlerphotography@gmail.con |
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| Date Submitted: |
2025-11-15 |
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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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