| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Mansfield (The Chin), VT |
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 | Trails: |
Access road, Laura Cowles Trail, Long Trail, Sunset Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, April 7, 2019 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Ample parking at lower parking lot. Not plowed yet to the main gate at Underhill State Park |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Snow - Wet/Sticky |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction, Traction, Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
No challenging crossings this weekend |
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 | Comments: |
Wore microspikes the whole way. Brought crampons but didn't use them. Another week or two of freeze/thaw may create conditions for crampons, especially on the ascent of Laura Cowles. Amazing views for the long open descent of Sunset Ridge. |
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 | Name: |
Eliot |
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| Date Submitted: |
2019-04-10 |
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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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