| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Dewey Mountain, Mt. Clark , VT |
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 | Trails: |
Mansfield Lake Trail, bushwhack, Kingsfield Trail, Long Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, November 22, 2017 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
I parked at the gate on Nebraska Valley Rd. However, you can open the gate and drive another couple hundred yards to a parking area. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Wet Trail, Ice - Blue, Snow - Unpacked Powder |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
No problem. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
There are some blowdowns aon the LT that were hard to get around. The trail to Dewey is tight and has blowdowns that make navigation and travel a bit tough. Tight corridor resulted in snow-loaded boughs blocking the trail to Dewy, however good markings made it followable. |
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 | Comments: |
I walked the trail to where it crosses the brook shortly before the Taylor Lodge. I made the steep bushwhack up to the southeast ridge of Dewey, switching from microspikes to snowshoes about a third of the way up. Upon reaching the ridge I quickly found the saddle and a trail running through it. I followed the trail downhill to the north until I got to a junction indicating Dewey Mtn. I followed the trail, which proved steep and tight with snowloaded boughs blocking the way. The trail led right to the top where I found a piece of cord hanging from a tree.
I followed my tracks out. Given that I was soaked and it was afternoon, I doubted that I would get out to Bolton, as the LT was hard to follow due to snow cover and blowdown. I chose to 'test the water' by going for Clark. I followed it to the height of land and then bushwhacked in open woods to the summit. I followed my tracks out. |
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 | Name: |
zporterColdRiverCampCook |
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 | E-Mail: |
zap88@tds.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2017-11-23 |
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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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