| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Cube, MA |
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 | Trails: |
Cross-Rivendell Trail, Mt. Cube Trail, North Mt. Cube Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, March 24, 2018 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
We parked at the end of Baker Road, at the Cross-Rivendell trailhead. Baker Road is free of snow, but is a dirt road, and the mud is getting soft as the temperatures warm up. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Wet/Sticky |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
A few tiny streams that can be stepped over |
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 | Comments: |
We had the entire mountain to ourselves yesterday; we didn't see another soul, which was surprising because it was a perfect day with mild temperatures and little wind. We wore snowshoes from beginning to end; never took them off. There is still significant snow on this trail (no bare patches yet), and it is wet and sticky and you'll easily posthole without snowshoes (there was lots of evidence of this). Between our snowshoes and our sleds on the descent, we did our best to smooth out the trail a bit. The Cross-Rivendell Trail offers a number of beautiful views en route and both summits are spectacular. Although we are nearing the end of March, Mount Cube is still a great winter hike. |
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 | Name: |
KLBS |
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| Date Submitted: |
2018-03-25 |
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 | Link: |
 https://www.facebook.com/groups/LesBeInTheMountains |
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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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