| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
West Peak, Burke Mountain, VT |
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 | Trails: |
Red Trail, West Peak Trail, Summit Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, August 26, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Lot mostly empty |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
N/A |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
One obnoxious blowdown to bypass around that involves a significant off trail walk around at 1600' |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
None seen |
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 | Bugs: |
Buzzy down low early, minor |
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 | Lost and Found: |
N/A |
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 | Comments: |
First time doing this loop in a decade and significantly surprised by the amount of new switchbacks during the really steep stretch from 1500' almost up to 3000' before the ledges ascending the top of West peak. Very dry and minimal mud, saw a few people on the ascent. Amazing summit views including the presis obscured in a cloud bank and Willoughby gap in a golden hour sheen of sunshine. I would spend more time doing summits in my home state if more trails had switchbacks like these ooh la la |
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 | Name: |
Heat Lightning |
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 | E-Mail: |
ecs@mountainlogworks.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-08-26 |
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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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