| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Killington Peak, VT |
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 | Trails: |
Bucklin Trail, Long Trail, Killington Spur |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, May 11, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Wheelerville Road is a gravel road, in great shape with just a few bumps just before the trailhead area (about four miles in on this road from Route 4) |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Unstable) |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Three very nice bridges over the larger waterways, otherwise rock-hoppable |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
One really significant tree with several limbs about 2.75 miles into the hike - you can stay on the trail if you climb over two limbs and duck under a third - about 10 inches in diameter |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Sign near beginning of trail that says, "Dog Danger: Pico is overpopulated with prickly porcupines!" with a suggestion to keep dogs on leash. |
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 | Bugs: |
A few butterflies |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Zero |
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 | Comments: |
The first bridge on Bucklin is built to last, a real beauty.
Lots of spring bloomers in the area.
There were a handful of short sections of elevated monorail, did not need traction to stay on the trail.
There is a bit of snow/ice around the Cooper shelter still.
NO ice on the steep spur to the summit.
Saw two AT NOBOs at shelter area; otherwise a nice quiet hike with the birds. |
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 | Name: |
KittE |
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 | E-Mail: |
aelkinson@outlook.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-05-11 |
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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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