| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Jay Peak, Big Jay , VT |
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 | Trails: |
Long Trail and Big Jay Herd Path |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, May 17, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Ample |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Snow - Spring Snow, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
An older blowdown on Big Jay Herd Path. Some other minor ones. All can be re-routed slightly or go-overs. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Several on trail to Jay Peak. |
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 | Bugs: |
None with wind! |
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 | Lost and Found: |
One Smith brand ski helmet off of Big Jay Herd Path. Smaller sized with camera mount bracket on front. Placed in a secure location just off herd path in highly visible location. |
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 | Comments: |
The Long Trail to Jay Peak was in great condition with minor pooling from recent rainfall. Draining well. Trail in great condition with no on-trail snow. Big Jay herd path had intermittent snow cover, the most in the last 2/10 of a mile to Big Jay summit, but starting a 1/2 mile from peak. Intermittently from two to four feet. Surprisingly, in a sturdier summer boot, I had no issues with slipping or sliding and it was well consolidated and somewhat stable. Trekking poles helped with no post holing past ankle depth (on descent). Donned a trail crampon (Hillsound) on my plant foot on the descent. Worked out nice but probably would have been fine without. I expect that there will be snow remaining on Big Jay for the next couple weeks. |
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 | Name: |
Bryant |
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 | E-Mail: |
BPJ386@GMAIL.COM |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-05-18 |
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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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