| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Lye Brook Falls, VT |
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 | Trails: |
Lye Brook Trail, spur path |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Tuesday, March 28, 2017 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
The access road to the trailhead parking area (off Glen Rd. in Manchester) was rutted, muddy, and slushy. Drive with care. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Breakable Crust, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow - Wet/Sticky, Snow - Spring Snow, Slush |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All easily rock hopped. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
No major issues. Some maintenance has occurred since the last time I was here. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Great hike for dogs- not too steep, good footing, and lots of places to get a drink or cool off. |
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 | Comments: |
For the most part, the trails to Lye Brook Falls were covered in slush, wet spring snow, and breakable ice. Light traction did the job- anything else would have been overkill. The falls were roaring due to rising temperatures, rain, and snow melt- quite a sight. |
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 | Name: |
Spencer |
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| Date Submitted: |
2017-03-28 |
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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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