| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Jay Peak, Big Jay, VT |
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 | Trails: |
Bushwhack, ski trails, herd path, Long Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, April 8, 2015 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parking for Long Trail on Hwy 242 |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Drifts |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Comments: |
Not really by plan, I bushwhacked up through the birch glades, following various ski tracks and coming out just below the Jet Chair lift. From there I went down then up ski trails to the lodge and summit of Jay Peak. Continuing behind the lodge and following the ski trail down, I picked up the herd path to Big Jay by turning left through the fence which marked a right turn in the ski trail. The path was in great shape, packed well by skiers. On the return, below the lodge I turned onto the Long Trail, which showed little evidence of recent traffic, following the blazes back to the parking lot. In retrospect, I'm glad I went up through the quite beautiful glades. With the deep snow, coming down the upper half of the Long Trail was a bit slow getting through the snow filled limbs. Great views from Jay Peak and the herdpath to Big Jay, and the conditions were excellent for snowshoeing. |
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 | Name: |
John C. |
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| Date Submitted: |
2015-04-08 |
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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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