Talisman
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Date(s) Hiked: May 30, 2010
Trails(s) Hiked:Shrewsbury to the LT/AT
Total Distance: ~11 miles
Difficulty:Moderete
Conditions:Great! No bugs, sunny, breezy, dry footing, wild flowers and a little smokey
Special Required Equipment: Endurance
Trip Report:
Went out for a hike up Killington from the South via Shrewsbury Mtn to the LT/AT just South of Killington Peak. This was a different approach to Killington for me and it is fairly long because of the up and over Shrewsbury but the footing is easy in most places. The trails were dry and except for some recent wind damage, the trails are clear of blow downs. From the summit ledge of Shrewsbury to the LT/AT the trail is narrow but well blazed. Didn't see any others hiking from Shrewbury until the summit of Killington.
Lots of trout lillies, white and red trilliums were in bloom at various places along the way. From a ridge near Little Killington A glimpse of the new trail cut on Sky Peak (?) was visible.
The summit views from Killington were a little disappointing because of the smoke from the forest fires in Quebec. The view to the east was especially hazey, but it was a great day to be out and the breeze along the ridges kept the black flies and mosquitos to a minimum.
Trails(s) Hiked:Shrewsbury to the LT/AT
Total Distance: ~11 miles
Difficulty:Moderete
Conditions:Great! No bugs, sunny, breezy, dry footing, wild flowers and a little smokey
Special Required Equipment: Endurance
Trip Report:
Went out for a hike up Killington from the South via Shrewsbury Mtn to the LT/AT just South of Killington Peak. This was a different approach to Killington for me and it is fairly long because of the up and over Shrewsbury but the footing is easy in most places. The trails were dry and except for some recent wind damage, the trails are clear of blow downs. From the summit ledge of Shrewsbury to the LT/AT the trail is narrow but well blazed. Didn't see any others hiking from Shrewbury until the summit of Killington.
Lots of trout lillies, white and red trilliums were in bloom at various places along the way. From a ridge near Little Killington A glimpse of the new trail cut on Sky Peak (?) was visible.
The summit views from Killington were a little disappointing because of the smoke from the forest fires in Quebec. The view to the east was especially hazey, but it was a great day to be out and the breeze along the ridges kept the black flies and mosquitos to a minimum.
