Mount Mansfield via the Sunset Ridge Trail 10/28/11

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vinovampire

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Trail Conditions: The approach to Mt Mansfield was clear and unobstructed, until the gate at Underhill State Park, which is closed and locked. The Sunset Ridge Trail was clear and unobstructed at the lower elevations. Higher up the trail, the conditions became increasingly icy, with a mixture of exposed rock and ice on the trail. The ridge and summit were icy, but otherwise unobstructed. As of today, there was no snow visible on the ground at any point along the trail.

Special Equipment Required: A walking stick or trekking poles would be helpful, but not required. We had microspikes, but they were not needed or used on this hike.

Comments: It was a gorgeous, late-fall day at the lower elevations, and wintery above the treeline. It was a nice, ominous hike up the mountain, and sunny on the descent!

Name: Tommy/vinovampire!

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