Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Grant, Mt. Cleveland, VT |
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| Trails: |
Cooley Glen Trail, Long Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Tuesday, August 21, 2018 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
The access road is primitive and parking is limited. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
Low water makes crossing easy. |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Sections of the Long Trail are in really bad maintenance with ruts, overgrowth and downfalls. |
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| Bugs: |
Few. |
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| Comments: |
This is not a popular hike -- I saw only 8 other hikers all day. I think the reasons are:
- the trailhead is remote from urban areas (a long drive)
- access roads are primitive (dirt and gravel)
- trail maintenance is poor in places
- limited views |
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| Name: |
Fred Shirley |
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| Date Submitted: |
2018-08-22 |
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| Link: |
https://www.nhmountainhiking.com/grant.html |
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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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