| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Gore Mountain, VT |
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 | Trails: |
Gore Mountain Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, August 17, 2016 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Room for several cars in a paved pulloff along VT 114 in Norton, about 5 or so miles from the US/CA border. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
The two major crossings were rock hopped. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
The beginning and end sections are in good shape, but the middle part, which passes through old logging slash, is wet, rough, and heavily overgrown. That said, the trail through here (as well as the whole trail itself) is blazed very well, so it's not that hard to follow if you have a good trail eye. I wouldn't recommend this one for inexperienced hikers, though. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Due to the thick overgrowth, use caution and good judgment if bringing a dog here. I did see one with owner near the trailhead, but I don't know how far the dog made it. |
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 | Bugs: |
None due to cooler-than-average temps (it was so cool out that I could see my breath). |
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 | Comments: |
Not the most pleasant trail to hike, not gonna lie, but I managed to knock off #30 on the New England 50 Finest. The beginning and end are straightforward, but the middle part does take a bit of care to follow. Keep an eye out for white paint blazes or blue/pink ribbons to find your way, because at some points, the blazes are the only indication of a trail. The summit is open but viewless, and the old fire warden's cabin is in mediocre shape (but would be decent to sleep in with some spring cleaning).
An annoying-at-times but challenging and neat hike well done. 30 down, 20 to go! |
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 | Name: |
Spencer |
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| Date Submitted: |
2016-08-17 |
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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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