| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Abraham, VT |
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 | Trails: |
Battell Trail, Long Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, October 30, 2020 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parking for about 8 cars in this small lot. There was only 1 other car when we arrived at 11 AM |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Comments: |
Moderate hike until the shelter. Then a period of flat, gradual up with a lot of ice. We should have put on microspikes earlier...we were trying to tough it out for some reason. The last approach to the summit had a lot of very icy and steep boulders. All were doable with a little determination. Microspikes are a must. It was cold, but not windy on the summit. A few clouds blocking the view, so not quite 360 degrees as hoped, but close enough. Great and relatively short hike! 4 hours with a stop for lunch at the shelter. |
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 | Name: |
DZP |
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| Date Submitted: |
2020-10-31 |
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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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