| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Elmore Mountain, VT |
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 | Trails: |
Park roads, Fire Tower Trail, Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, November 11, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Gate off Rte 12 was not locked but closed. No one had gone through today. Normally unlocked for hunting season. Construction project going on so one may be able to park above just I would check with workers first. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Black, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant, Leaves - Significant/Slippery, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Slick boards on one crossing on Ridge Tr. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
New blowdown on road portion; Catamount Tr. folks will probably remove. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Many out today; no issues. |
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 | Bugs: |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Winter hat on sign near start of Fire Tower Tr.; been there for a while. |
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 | Comments: |
Brought rock spikes but never needed. Few minor slips. Maybe 2-3" snow up higher. I'll avoid Ridge Tr. till it gets colder as it was quite muddy. Snack and drink at Stella's Bench. About 25 hikers out. |
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 | Name: |
franco |
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 | E-Mail: |
cockerbuff@aol.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-11-11 |
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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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