| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Abraham, Lincoln Peak, Nancy Hanks Peak, Castlerock Peak, Mt. Ellen, VT |
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 | Trails: |
Battell Trail, Long Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, November 4, 2018 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Room for 5 to 6 cars at trailhead, and another 3 or so 100 yards at bend in road before trailhead. Full at 9:30 am. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Wet Trail, Ice - Breakable Crust, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
No problem. Considering the amount of rain on Saturday, I suspect crossings are seldom ever a problem. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Couple of blowdowns on the ridge that can be gone under but will likely have to be gone around with more snow. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
No problems unless your dog has an affinity for human waste, which mine does, and found some right on the side of the trail. Please bury or bag. |
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 | Bugs: |
Done for the season! |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
Well marked trails except for just beyond Castle Rock Peak. When exiting the trees, going south to north, stay left along the ski trail and look for the long trail to enter the woods on the left. Mt Ellen summit (not marked) is in the trees so make sure you walk a little bit down to the ski trails for excellent views. Granite ledges on the south side of Abraham can get a little tricky. There was snow for most of the hike and about an inch on the ridge. My wife wore micro spikes for most of the hike. I did not. Round trip took about 7.5 hours. Looking forward to more snow. |
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 | Name: |
Gerry and Jennie |
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 | E-Mail: |
jvdgrb@aol.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2018-11-05 |
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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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