Mendon/Killington 12-2-06

MarcHowes · Dec 3, 2006, 7:16 PM

Date(s) Hiked: 12-2-06

Trails(s) Hiked: Logging Road, Bushwhack, Logging Road, Herd Path, AT/LT, Killington Spur, Bucklin (all in one big loop!)

Total Distance: ~10

Difficulty: Very Difficult

Conditions: Snowy at times, Very cold/windy at Killington summit

Special Required Equipment: GPS and or compass/Altimeter for Bushwhack

Trip Report:

There is something to say about bushwhacks. They are a bit more satisfying than regular trail hikes (for me). They carry a sense of more accomplishment because they require many more skills and much more effort. I had a blast doing Mendon. I encountered two Moose (possibly the same one twice, not sure). The views were great despite the angry rain clouds. Since I had the time I also hit Killington by following the logging road east, until it turned into a herd path which led to the LT.

I got the opportunity to watch them making tons of snow on Killington (and pictures too). Great hike! This wraps up the VT peaks on the NEHH list!

Full trip report and pictures here
http://www.hoosactunnel.net/nonhoosac/VT/Mendon061202

Dec 3, 2006, 7:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
MarcHowes Camp/Bushwhack on the Crockers Maine Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nashua NH Posts: 209	Mendon/Killington 12-2-06 Date(s) Hiked: 12-2-06 Trails(s) Hiked: Logging Road, Bushwhack, Logging Road, Herd Path, AT/LT, Killington Spur, Bucklin (all in one big loop!) Total Distance: ~10 Difficulty: Very Difficult Conditions: Snowy at times, Very cold/windy at Killington summit Special Required Equipment: GPS and or compass/Altimeter for Bushwhack Trip Report: There is something to say about bushwhacks. They are a bit more satisfying than regular trail hikes (for me). They carry a sense of more accomplishment because they require many more skills and much more effort. I had a blast doing Mendon. I encountered two Moose (possibly the same one twice, not sure). The views were great despite the angry rain clouds. Since I had the time I also hit Killington by following the logging road east, until it turned into a herd path which led to the LT. I got the opportunity to watch them making tons of snow on Killington (and pictures too). Great hike! This wraps up the VT peaks on the NEHH list! Full trip report and pictures here http://www.hoosactunnel.net/nonhoosac/VT/Mendon061202 __________________ http://www.hoosactunnel.net/adventure/

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