| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Sterling Pond, Sterling Mountain, Spruce Peak, VT |
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 | Trails: |
Long Trail, Around the Pond Elephant Head Trail, ski trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, August 9, 2015 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parking at the top of Smuggler's Notch is limited and tight--very high traffic area |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trails are heavily used. Around the Pond Elephant Trail is rugged with some ledges and mud. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw a few happy dogs |
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 | Bugs: |
none |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
Fun hike with friends and their 5 year old. Between the five of us we swam, picnicked! Checked out top of Sterling on way to Shelter and then down to far side of the Pond. We were alone but could see at least 50 people on the Long Trail side of the pond. We then went around the pond and then visited Spruce Peak--super duper view ledge right into Notch and a close up view to Mount Mansfield. |
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 | Name: |
Nordic Gal |
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 | E-Mail: |
amybike@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2015-08-10 |
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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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