| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Bear Hill (Allis State Park), VT |
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 | Trails: |
service road (snowed in) |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, January 18, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
The parking situation at the gate is not at all clear--there are "no parking, snowplow turnaround" signs on the right side of the road, but I noticed people parking on both sides (presumably because all the plowing had already been done?) |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Unpacked Powder |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Comments: |
Short hike up the snowed in service road at Allis State Park to the firetower at the top of Bear Hill. Followed tracks as far as the seasonal ranger residence, then broke out from there to the tower. Tower is in great shape. Minimal snow/ice on steps. Nice view finder panoramas in the cab. I'd forgotten how expansive a view there is from the top. Passed 2 on skis and 2 in boots on the way down. |
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 | Name: |
Barefoot Paul-William |
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 | E-Mail: |
paulwgagnon@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-01-18 |
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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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