| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Killington, VT |
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 | Trails: |
Bucklin Trail, Long Trail, Killington Spur |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, December 25, 2025 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Bucklin Trail lot plowed. Plenty of parking |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow - Drifts |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Major crossings are bridged. Minor trickles are still partially open water but easy to hop over |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
2 minor blowdowns on Bucklin Tr |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
2 Labs and 1 Husky. Good for hardy, winter-loving dogs |
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 | Comments: |
Spikes or bareboots good for the first 2 miles, about 2-4 inches of snow. Snowshoes best once the trail steepens, but still encounter some rocks beneath. Snow 12-18 inches deep from Cooper Lodge to the summit. Last .25 mi on spur trail had deep, unconsolidated snow with some ice beneath, tough going - so steep. Some necessary butt-sliding might have been employed to descend the top steep bit. Brief visit to a windy, socked-in summit. Great day out. |
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 | Name: |
Lab Mom |
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 | E-Mail: |
winnie@vermontel.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2025-12-26 |
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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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