| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Burlingame State Park, RI |
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 | Trails: |
Vin Gormley Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, May 10, 2020 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
We parked in the lot at the picnic area in Burlingame State Park. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Bridged. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Vin's trail is in terrific shape. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Please wear leashes. We saw one who was following the rules. |
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 | Bugs: |
The breeze and cool temperatures kept the biting insects away. |
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 | Comments: |
This is a really nice, moderate 8-mile loop through BSP. It does go around Watchaug Pond, but most of the time you are in the forest away from the pond, and along the pond's edge for a little bit. There are two road walk sections along this yellow-blazed trail. There are extensive well-maintained boardwalks through the low lying areas, some brooks, one small waterfall just off trail, and some ledges near the trail in one area. The trail goes through the huge BSP campground, which will open late after May 31 this year and with reduced capacity (ie- fewer than the usual 700 campsites available). A map is helpful but not necessary. Follow the yellow blazes carefully;for about a third of the trail there are also blue blazes because it is part of the North-South Trail. There are some other trails that connect to this one. |
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 | Name: |
peaksseeker |
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 | E-Mail: |
peaksseeker@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2020-05-11 |
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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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