Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Madonna Peak, Jay Peak, Carleton Mountain, Journeys End, VT |
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| Trails: |
Long Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Sunday, June 11, 2017 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Several options for parking throughout this 65 mile section. Different trail heads at different intervals and notches. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
The trail was sometimes just flowing water. Only bridge was on the Lamoille River. You either walked through it all or rock hopped. |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Several large sections of back country with very old blow downs obscuring the trail. You need to pay attention here or get lost. |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
Dogs will struggle on a long distance trail such as this. It's wet and pads can get destroyed if not properly cared for. Water can also be scarce so, make sure you are carrying enough and camel up at all water crossings. Isis did this but I doubt I will take her back here. |
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| Bugs: |
Ticks were fine. Black flies are fierce. Caterpillars are stringing webs all over the place. |
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| Lost and Found: |
Nothing. Carry in carry out. |
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| Comments: |
This completed my End to End that I started sectioning 3 years ago. I took this past week and hiked this very rugged northern section from Smuggler's Notch to Canada. What an amazing trip it has been. I putty journal up for those that want to read it. As for trail conditions, they are what they are. You choose your time and hike it. I had rain and my share of good days. The mud is plentiful and so it the water. I am paying for it now as my feet struggle to dry out. But I'll be back for another adventure soon... Enjoy! |
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| Name: |
Mouse and Isis |
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| E-Mail: |
rachel_kowalsky@hotmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2017-06-11 |
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| Link: |
https://sghnh48.blogspot.com/2017/06/smugglers-notch-to-journeys-end-north.html |
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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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