Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
| Peaks |
Stratton Mountain, VT |
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| Trails: |
IP Road, Long Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Thursday, December 27, 2018 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
The beginning of IP Road at Stratton-Arlington Road is plowed and there is space for three-four cars. We left a few cars at the lot across from Grout Pond Road and “carpooled†back to IP Road. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
No issues. |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Lots of smaller trees/branches along the trail but nothing that wasn’t easily stepped over or ducked under. |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
Had a dog with us, he did fine. |
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| Bugs: |
None. |
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| Lost and Found: |
Nothing. |
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| Comments: |
Did this one with Monica and the Random Group of Hikers. The trip to Stratton was made under warm and sunny blue skies. We were the only ones on the trail. The snow was crunchy, and while it could have been done without snowshoes, constantly breaking through the crust became annoying so I wore them most of the day. There were incredible 360° views from the fire tower.
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| Name: |
Michael and Monica |
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| E-Mail: |
michaelfblair@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2018-12-27 |
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| Link: |
https:// |
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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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