Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
| Peaks |
Camel's Hump, VT |
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| Trails: |
Burrows Trail, Long Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Friday, March 10, 2017 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Easy access parking. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
Easy rock-hopping over little streams at beginning of trail. |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Generally well-marked. No blowdowns or damage. |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
No pooches seen today. Good traction for dogs. |
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| Bugs: |
None. |
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| Lost and Found: |
None. |
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| Comments: |
Started around Noon. Light flurries; 25 degrees F at start with a bit of a chill in the air. Well-packed and defined trail all the way to the top. There was enough fluffy snow covering packed/icy bits to make for very good traction with Microspikes or Hillsounds, and so a comfortable and smooth ascent. Lots of what looked like tracks from hare and other smaller critters. Layered up at Hut Clearing as there was a temp drop and light wind. Saw 3 young hikers coming down from summit slipping and sliding as they were bare-booting, but enjoying themselves. Light traction recommended. Summit was with little visibility, but breathtakingly beautiful. Easy hike down. Lovely woods. Snow got a bit heavier and covered tracks of hikers coming up. Three hours round trip. Nice little workout. |
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| Name: |
Flo and Joe |
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| E-Mail: |
aloe@myfairpoint.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2017-03-10 |
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| Link: |
https:// |
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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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