| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Killington Peak, VT |
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 | Trails: |
Bucklin Trail, Long Trail, Killington Peak Spur |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, November 15, 2014 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Wheelerville Road in good shape. Parking lot could fit 8+ cars pretty easy. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
The big ones have bridges, the small ones are easy rock hops or step overs |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trail in good shape. I moved a couple small things out of the way more |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw one group with 4 happy dogs (all on leashes). No major issues for a dog that can avoid a couple slick spots. Sign near the beginning of the trail warns of high porcupine population near Pico. |
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 | Comments: |
Snow on the ground for the entire trip, but no more than 4 inches at any point. Trail in great shape to the LT. Some small patches of ice on the LT. Killington Peak Spur was steep and rocky towards the end, but minimal ice on the route made it easy going. I put on microspikes nearing the LT because the snow on top of the leaves was a bit slick, but not bad. Left them on until back down to Brewer Brook just to be safe.
Had the summit to myself, which would have been nicer without the noise of the snow guns and chair lifts. Skiing is open now and plenty of people were out.
A number of vehicles parked on the side of Wheelerville Road for hunters in the morning. Wouldn't be a bad idea to wear something bright and keep dogs on leash. |
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 | Name: |
sdways01 |
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 | E-Mail: |
sdways01atyahoodotcom |
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| Date Submitted: |
2014-11-17 |
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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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