| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Killington Peak, VT |
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 | Trails: |
Bucklin Trail, Long Trail, Killington Spur |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, July 18, 2015 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty at the Bucklin Trail trailhead off Wheelerville Rd, which is off US 4 west of Sherburne Pass. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All major crossings were crossed via wooden bridge. The few minor crossings were easily rock-hopped. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Some blowdowns on the way up, but they were cleared or being cleared when we headed down (thank you Trail Maintenance!). |
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 | Bugs: |
Non-existent due to the soggy conditions. |
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 | Comments: |
Picked a yucky day to check out the western access, but conditions improved as the day went on. Started out in pouring rain, but it cleared about a mile in, and it never rained for the rest of the hike. Unfortunately, the clouds never cleared, so no views. The Bucklin Trail was very easy for the first two miles or so, then went steadily uphill to the LT/AT junction; took that to Cooper Lodge. From there, the Killington Spur ascended very steeply over some sketchy wet rocks and ledge to the summit. Got our photo-ops then headed to the summit lodge on the ski area side for lunch, where a wedding (wedding rehersal?) was happening. 7.2 miles roundtrip, 2500' gain, 3.25 hr. personal book time.
Thanks to Ray for a fun hike! |
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 | Name: |
Spencer |
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| Date Submitted: |
2015-07-18 |
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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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