| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Abraham, Lincoln Peak, Nancy Hanks Peak, Cutts Peak, Mt. Ellen, VT |
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 | Trails: |
Long Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Tuesday, November 25, 2014 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
The unpaved section of Lincoln Gap Road is taking a beating as a result of the thaw. It is still passable but the mud-tracks are getting deep.
The road through Lincoln Gap is officially closed for the winter but there is no gate and no snow or ice on the road. I drove easily to the TH in the Gap (several other cars were driving through as I was getting ready in the morning).
It is disappointing to see how much trash is scattered around the parking lot. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Ice - Blue, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
A few minor crossings in the area of the Battell shelter are all easy to deal with. Just a bit of ice here and there - all avoidable. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
I removed a bunch of debris and half a dozen minor blowdowns. One blowdown remains - approx. 1/4 mile from the Lincoln Gap TH.
One of the "Stay on the Trail" signs near Mt. Abraham summit (to the south) is down. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
With no snow and hardly any ice the trails are in good shape for the dogs. Cinnilla and Shamus had a fine day - no trouble anywhere.
There is water in several places to the south of Mt. Abraham. Between Mt. Abraham and Mt. Ellen there are a couple of puddles with decent drinking water. |
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 | Comments: |
With hardly any ice anywhere this was an easy bareboot all the way.
The lift at Sugarbush South is in operation and at least one trail is open. |
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 | Name: |
LongMark |
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 | E-Mail: |
perfrost@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2014-11-25 |
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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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