Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Wachusett Mountain, MA |
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| Trails: |
Harrington Trail, Chapman Trail, Dickens Trail, Mountain House Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Saturday, February 8, 2020 |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Blue, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Traction |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
Rocks had a solid coating of ice, making it easy to hop across with microspikes |
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| Comments: |
Entire length of the trail was covered in even coating of ice. Perfect conditions for microspikes.
Last section of Harrington trail near the summit was excessively steep and ice covered for my taste, so we backed out and took the Mountain House trail instead. |
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| Name: |
Rachel |
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| E-Mail: |
rachel_elwell@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2020-02-09 |
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| Link: |
https:// |
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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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