| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Wachusett Mountain, MA |
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 | Trails: |
West Side Trail, Old Indian Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, April 3, 2015 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Cleared, muddy parking at the WST trailhead on West Princeton Road. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Black, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow - Wet/Sticky, Snow - Spring Snow, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
A few minor crossings are flowing strong, others were collapsing upon our exit. The first section of the WST near the trailhead is a flowing river. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
WST brushy in spots, but trails in good shape otherwise. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Would have been OK. |
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 | Bugs: |
Nope. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Spotted one lone glove on the picnic table at the WST/Semuhenna junction. |
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 | Comments: |
A low key up and back afternoon hike from the west side of the mountain. Trails were solid enough for spikes the whole way, but were slightly softer on the way back. Snowshoes wouldn't have really helped at this point. Lower WST has running water on the trail, and the switchbacks on the upper OIT have exposed ice that can be tackled just fine with spikes. Had the summit tower to ourselves for a while until some hikers and boarders showed up. Cloudy views, but temps were warm and comfortable with a light breeze. |
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 | Name: |
KenM |
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| Date Submitted: |
2015-04-04 |
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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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