| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Mansfield (The Chin) (attempt), VT |
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 | Trails: |
CCC Road, Sunset Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, March 17, 2017 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Winter Parking - Mountain Road was plowed and sanded. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow - Drifts |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Bridges. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Could repaint the blazes. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Frozen winter parka at register sign in. |
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 | Comments: |
Started from winter parking area at 8:15 am. Followed some cross-country ski trails up the road until they veered right toward Teardrop. I broke trail from there, up the road, past the gate and to the trailheads. The snow started thigh-high and was fluffy, so the snowshoes just sunk and it was quite a workout. Made it to the ranger cabin, took a break, and continued trudging. Near the Sunsetridge trailhead a young man caught up with me and offered to break trail for awhile. We knew we wouldn't summit today, but wanted to get some views anyway. He led for a while. We then lost trail a couple times, and he called it quits when the snow started to get heavier. At times the snow was almost waist deep because of drifts. I forged on but by the time I got near the Cantilever Trail I lost trail, stepped in some pretty deep snow 'sink holes', started feeling sore and realized it had taken me almost 4 hours to get this far. The descent was easier following down the now cut trail. I was happy to see more snowshoers and skiers coming up the road; hopefully the trails will get some more use before the next time I come. It was a great hike nonetheless, bluebird skies and tons of snow. |
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 | Name: |
Joe (without Flo) |
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 | E-Mail: |
aloe@myfairpoint.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2017-03-17 |
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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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