Elmore Mountain - Fire Tower Trail, Ridge Trail - 9-1-2013

Hiking Trail Conditions Report
	Peaks	Elmore Mountain, VT

	Trails:	Fire Tower Trail, Ridge Trail

	Date of Hike:	Sunday, September 1, 2013

	Parking/Access Road Notes:	State park open until Columbus Day weekend I believe; upper lot overflowing today.

	Surface Conditions:	Dry Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock

	Recommended Equipment:

	Water Crossing Notes:	All bridged; 2 nice ones built on new trail.

	Trail Maintenance Notes:	One blowdown about 1/2 way up from upper parking lot. Signage changed again: there is Fire Tower Tr. (old trail) and Ridge Tr. (new trail) built last fall. Hopefully helps stop confusion for new hikers.

	Dog-Related Notes:	Baxter was beat; needs more treadmill work. Many out enjoying trails today. Water scarce up on ridge.

	Bugs:	Hardly any!

	Lost and Found:	Left behind a pair of sunglasses; hopefully retrieve them tomorrow.


	Comments:	My first hike! Rocks were wet from humidity and I needed some help from Mom and Grampy and Mimi a few times. They told me to slow down and be careful so I wouldn't slip like another boy did today and get hurt. I liked the tower even though it was a little scary. I liked seeing leaves, squirrels and dipping in brook and the refreshing swim in the lake afterwards. I told my Mom and Grandparents I liked hiking and look forward to my next one. Another hiker rises--Well done Natalie!!

	Name:	NatNat

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	Date Submitted:	2013-09-01

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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.