| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Bear Hill, Winthrop Hill, MA |
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 | Trails: |
Skyline Trail, Bear Hill Trail, secondary paths, Reservoir Trail, Skyline Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Monday, January 19, 2015 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parking at the Sheepfold lot, where I parked, can be tight. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Mud - Significant, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
No blowdowns or debris to speak of on any of the main trails. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
I'm positive I saw more dogs than people. Probably one of the best places for them around! |
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 | Bugs: |
Despite the lack of snow, none to be seen. |
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 | Comments: |
Almost no snow at the Fells! Just a few very small patches of snow/ice.
I was pleasantly surprised and impressed with how rugged and scenic the Fells is, despite being a short drive from downtown Boston. There were plenty of views, rock outcrops, and nice woods to keep me occupied. If one was to do a single hike in both sides of the park (east and west) using the Cross Fells Trail as a link, there are some serious opportunities for butt-kicker hikes! I definitely plan to return here in the future and do the full Skyline loop. Just wanted to get my feet wet today (and bag a couple more summits). |
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 | Name: |
Spencer |
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| Date Submitted: |
2015-01-19 |
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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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