| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Mansfield (The Forehead), Mt. Mansfield (The Chin), VT |
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 | Trails: |
Eagle's Cut Trail, Maple Ridge Trail, Long Trail, Sunset Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Tuesday, July 19, 2016 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Summer parking open near campsite and ranger's station (and an upper parking lot near Eagle's Cut Trail). |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All water crossings with bridges over them (down Sunset Ridge Trail near the bottom). |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Well blazed and well maintained. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Very well-behaved dogs, but some looking weak and dehydrated. Wish more dog-owners would carry water for their pets, and better assess their dogs'ability/agility to do lengthy hikes. |
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 | Bugs: |
Nothing bothersome. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
N/a. |
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 | Comments: |
Had rain the evening before: Beginning of Maple Ridge and bottom of Sunset Ridge were wet with slippery rocks in places. It was dry enough for the steeper and higher exposed rock scrambles on Maple Ridge. Long Trail was dry. Temps cooler; outstanding views. |
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 | Name: |
Flo and Joe |
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 | E-Mail: |
aloe@myfairpoint.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2016-07-20 |
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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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