| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Wachusett Mountain, MA |
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 | Trails: |
Bicenntenital Trail, Mountain House Trail, Old Indian Trail, West Side Trail, Semuhenna Trail, Loop Trail, Link Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, December 28, 2019 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
A few spots left at the vistor center at 10:30, but nearly full all day according to the ranger. Completely full lot at ski area. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Wet Trail, Ice - Blue, Wet/Slippery Rock, Ice - Breakable Crust, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Leaves - Significant/Slippery, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
none to speak off |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
lots of dogs, most on leashes. |
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 | Bugs: |
none |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
What a mish-mash of conditions! Scary ice on some steep sections, and microspikes were barely acceptable in those spots, particularly on the descent. Otherwise, microspikes would be fine and even bare boots on some of the places with good sun exposure (parts of Bicentennial). Microspikes are recommended on most of the icy trails, and very careful maneuvering in the steep areas with solid ice. We saw lots of skid marks on the ice, even from people with traction. We saw some with no traction and they were envious of our microspikes and wished they had them. I mentioned that they were probably cheaper than their emergency co-pay. |
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 | Name: |
nchill |
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 | E-Mail: |
nanchill@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2019-12-28 |
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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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