| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Equinox, VT |
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 | Trails: |
Blue Summit Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, January 17, 2016 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Room for several cars at the Red Gate trailhead off W Union St. in Manchester. If said lot is full, there's room on the street; just don't block the fire hydrant. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow - Drifts, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
No major crossings. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
One big blowdown on the middle part of Blue Summit Trail, just before the spring spur- easily stepped over. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw a few down low- didn't see any higher up or on the summit. They wouldn't have a problem, though. |
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 | Comments: |
The trails were packed but not consolidated, but the snow cover was relatively thin until the very top; therefore, snowshoes or light traction would do the job. Steep and steady trail, but the views from the top were excellent despite the overcast skies.
After today, I'm at 27/50 on the New England 50 Finest and 69/100 on the New England 100 Highest. |
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 | Name: |
Spencer |
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| Date Submitted: |
2016-01-17 |
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 | Link: |
 https://youtu.be/MHhNMDNQRSc |
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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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