| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Ellen, VT |
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 | Trails: |
Jerusalem Trail, Long Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, July 26, 2014 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parking on the side of Jim Dwire Rd. Room for half dozen cars at wider part of road |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Step overs or rocks. Nothing to worry about |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trail was in great shape headed up. On the ridge there are some leaners, but nothing hard to get under or around. Two trail volunteers were out today trimming and clearing waterbars |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
The 3 I saw appeared happy. Not many water sources higher up |
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 | Bugs: |
Some were buzzing and a bit annoying near the trail head |
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 | Comments: |
The day started a bit humid and hazy. The haze and clouds stayed most of the day. Jerusalem Trail is an easy trail and about half way up I encountered a moose. The Long Trail along the ridge was more enjoyable though as it had rocks and other obstacles to work around |
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 | Name: |
sdways01 |
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 | E-Mail: |
sdways01atyahoodotcom |
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| Date Submitted: |
2014-07-27 |
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 | Link: |
 https://sdways01.smugmug.com/New-England-4K/Mt-Ellen-30-of-67/ |
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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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