MarcHowes
New member
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
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
