| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Gile Mountain, VT |
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 | Trails: |
Firetower Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, February 5, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parking lot is well plowed and sanded. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Comments: |
Morning hike up Gile. Noticing that the parking lot is getting regular sanding/ plowing attention this year. Trail is well packed out; stone staircases are all snow ramps at this point. Some snow/ice on lower fire tower steps. Best bang-for-the-buck view in the Upper Valley. |
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 | Name: |
Barefoot Paul-William |
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 | E-Mail: |
paulwgagnon@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-02-05 |
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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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