| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Abraham, VT |
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 | Trails: |
Long Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, May 17, 2015 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Lot spilled over into road. Road was in very good condition considering the terrain |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Water was low to non-existent at most crossings. Good running water at brook right near Battell Trail crossing and near shelter. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Several big blowdowns between 2950 and 3175 elevation. All easily worked around or under. Significant trail work closer to Lincoln Gap. More needed. Trail in great shape otherwise - south-facing slopes and recent lack of rain meant mud season ended early on this stretch. Just north of summit, though, there was some last, lingering snow and softer conditions. I quickly turned back after a peek. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Several happy dogs seen amid dozens of people hiking this pretty peak. |
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 | Bugs: |
Only a few seen and none causing trouble yet. |
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 | Comments: |
Beautiful day out on trail. The steep pitches in the last 0.3 were memorably tough and fun. The southward views from them were breathtaking. The terraced climb of alternating close MHz and level stretches over the first mile and a quarter - about 15 by my count - allowed for breathers, that and the pretty flowers which lured the eye. The shelter is rugged and sturdy, well situated and equipped. The only thing more I could've asked for would've been 100 mile views, but 50 in most directions was still pretty good. |
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 | Name: |
Chris Stratton |
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 | E-Mail: |
Christrattonlaw@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2015-05-19 |
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 | Link: |
 https://Facebook.com/arkie.in.ct |
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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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