| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Wachusett Mountain, MA |
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 | Trails: |
Bolton Pond Trail, Balance Rock Trail, Old Indian Trail, Semelhena Trail, Link Trail, Mountain House Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, January 31, 2021 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
late day hike, found parking on side of Bolton Rd. by trailhead |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
a few tiny stream crossings on Bolton Pond were unbridged but nonissues |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
superb |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
saw one or two |
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 | Comments: |
Great trail for microspikes - 1-2 snow at base, maybe 3-4 inches up higher but well packed. So much easier than a month ago when it was all ice. The hubby wanted to avoid ice on upper Harrington although it didn't look too bad - so we used Link then Midstate on ascent, and roadwalked a piece on return to get directly to the upper Semelhena junction. Saw at least a dozen parties, most in spikes, 3/4 wearing masks. Barebooting is possible I suppose but exposed ice on some of the steeper sections suggest spikes are best (to me).
Minimal wind, great views, great day. So lovely to see an area in all seasons. |
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 | Name: |
TwinMom+1 |
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 | E-Mail: |
mk@mkmarinac.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2021-02-01 |
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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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