MattC
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Looking for some beta from the Vermonsters out there. Lx93 and I are planning a VT hike on Saturday, 2/18. He might already be in the area before that day, or he may be coming up from Boston. I would most likely be coming from Troy, NY that morning.
Most likely we will either do Ellen and/or Abraham, or perhaps Killington. I don't want to do anything too far north because of the drive to the trailhead.
All the info I have so far is from the Long Trail Guide. So, if I state something as fact (like a road closure), that's where I'm getting it from. Tell me if I'm mistaken. So, the questions. On trailhead access:
-Ellen/Abraham:
Lincoln Gap Road is closed in winter. That leaves Appalachian Gap/Rt 17, the Jerusalem Trail and the Battell Trail for access points. I'm thinking the way to do these would be to spot a car at the Battell trailhead, drive back around and approach Ellen from Appalachian Gap or the Jerusalem Trail. The last tenth of a mile of road to the Battell TH is unmaintained in winter. Is it okay to just drive as far as you can and park by the side of the road? Or do you have to drive all the way to the parking lot at the end? I obviously don't care about walking an extra tenth of a mile. I just want to be sure that we don't come to some really messed up, undrivable road and we can't park there.
If we managed to leave a car at Battell TH, and wanted to drive back to the Jerusalem TH, there is a road on the map between Lincoln and Jerusalem that runs along Beaver Meadow Brook. Anyone know this road, and whether it's maintained in winter?
-Killington:
CCC Road at the south end of this LT section is closed. That leaves access from RT 4, or the Bucklin Trail from Wheelerville Rd. Wheelerville Rd. is unpaved for 4 miles, but the Guide doesn't say if it's plowed or not. Anyone know how this road usually is in winter?
Perhaps the easier access to Killington would be from RT 4, either via the LT or the Sherburne Pass Trail.
Any and all beta would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Matt
Most likely we will either do Ellen and/or Abraham, or perhaps Killington. I don't want to do anything too far north because of the drive to the trailhead.
All the info I have so far is from the Long Trail Guide. So, if I state something as fact (like a road closure), that's where I'm getting it from. Tell me if I'm mistaken. So, the questions. On trailhead access:
-Ellen/Abraham:
Lincoln Gap Road is closed in winter. That leaves Appalachian Gap/Rt 17, the Jerusalem Trail and the Battell Trail for access points. I'm thinking the way to do these would be to spot a car at the Battell trailhead, drive back around and approach Ellen from Appalachian Gap or the Jerusalem Trail. The last tenth of a mile of road to the Battell TH is unmaintained in winter. Is it okay to just drive as far as you can and park by the side of the road? Or do you have to drive all the way to the parking lot at the end? I obviously don't care about walking an extra tenth of a mile. I just want to be sure that we don't come to some really messed up, undrivable road and we can't park there.
If we managed to leave a car at Battell TH, and wanted to drive back to the Jerusalem TH, there is a road on the map between Lincoln and Jerusalem that runs along Beaver Meadow Brook. Anyone know this road, and whether it's maintained in winter?
-Killington:
CCC Road at the south end of this LT section is closed. That leaves access from RT 4, or the Bucklin Trail from Wheelerville Rd. Wheelerville Rd. is unpaved for 4 miles, but the Guide doesn't say if it's plowed or not. Anyone know how this road usually is in winter?
Perhaps the easier access to Killington would be from RT 4, either via the LT or the Sherburne Pass Trail.
Any and all beta would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Matt