| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Stratton Mountain, North Stratton, VT |
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 | Trails: |
Long Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, May 16, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Room for about 15 cars in the lot off Stratton-Arlington Road. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Two down low, both easily hopped. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
There are two blowdowns on the latter half of the 3.8-mile approach to Stratton. One is a single trunk, about 10 inches in diameter. The other is a tangle of branches that require you to go up and under. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Two well-behaved dogs seen on trail. |
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 | Bugs: |
They're starting to pester, but this was a windy day so they stayed away for 99 percent of the time. |
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 | Comments: |
As always, the Long Trail is a delight. And the summit of Stratton, with its fire tower, is a worthy destination. Also liked going the extra .75 miles to North Stratton where you can take in expansive views from several different points atop the ski slopes. |
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 | Name: |
Mike Trocchi |
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 | E-Mail: |
mikejtrocchi@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-05-16 |
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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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