Elmore Mountain - Park roads, bushwhack, Fire Tower Trail - 3-8-2015

Hiking Trail Conditions Report
	Peaks	Elmore Mountain, VT

	Trails:	Park roads, bushwhack, Fire Tower Trail

	Date of Hike:	Sunday, March 8, 2015

	Parking/Access Road Notes:	Beach parking nicely plowed; plenty of space.

	Surface Conditions:	Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow/Ice - Postholes

	Recommended Equipment:	Snowshoes, Light Traction

	Water Crossing Notes:	One on bushwhack well frozen over.

	Trail Maintenance Notes:	Large blowdown on road section has been cleared for hiker\ski traffic but will need chainsaw work this spring for car usage.

	Dog-Related Notes:	Saw a few out today enjoying nice trail for dogs. Only open water is 1\2 mile out on Ridge Tr..

	Bugs:	Lively spider seen up at foundation below tower. Surprised to see this.

	Lost and Found:	Several items have been left near contact station over this winter.


	Comments:	My first winter hike. Tough going up; fun going down. Snowshoes or traction helpful to prevent slipping but not necessary. Very little issue with ice this winter. With warmer temps and sun it may be interesting without shoes. Outside of tower section this is a nice choice for a hike for us younger hikers!

	Name:	NatNat

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	Date Submitted:	2015-03-08

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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.