| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Mansfield (The Chin), VT |
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 | Trails: |
Long Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, May 14, 2016 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
No issues. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet/Slippery Rock, Ice - Breakable Crust, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Unstable) |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
No issues |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trail was free of blowdowns. A few rocks that looked solid moved a ways. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Dixie had an issue going up a chimney section near the summit. She just needed a little boost. Had no issues scurrying back down for a stick she forgot. Also needed a boost her second time up. Could be tough with bigger, less sure footed dogs. |
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 | Bugs: |
Got swarmed a bit at the summit, but few were biting |
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 | Comments: |
Long Trail South from 108
Trail was in good condition lower. There was a sign saying it was closed until May 20th, but it didn't stop several other people and it was a long ride to the trailhead. If you are reading this, just be aware.
There was an unstable remains of a monorail in patches higher up in the trees. Tried going up Profanity Trail, but post holed a few times and tweaked my knee so we turned around a little past the bridge. Trail lived up to its name and it was the flat section. Dixie didn't like the steep chimney section, but a quick boost got her up it. Unfortunately she left her stick at the bottom, so she clambered back down while I was taking a pic of the view from the top so I had to climb down and give her another boost. Bare booted all the way up and down. Could have thrown microspikes on for a few sections, but honestly it wouldn't have been for longer than 20 feet or so before you are back on bare rock.
Saw a couple fellas heading up in boat shoes and button downs. Don't do that. |
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 | Name: |
JMG |
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 | E-Mail: |
jmgeary09@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2016-05-15 |
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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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