In order to find new places in Vermont where we could go where there weren't a lot of people we decided to hike some trails in the Trapp Family lands. Located just south of Mount Mansfield it is dedicated to snowshoeing and cross country skiing, in contrast with all the downhill skiing centers around that area.
This was an auspicious beginning... They weren't kidding, it would be messy to get a vehicle through there and I imagine the house opposite the sign had pulled more than a few silly motorist out.
For the most part the trails went in and out of state land and all were badly marked. There were more than a couple times where we guessed and just kept looking for markers. I even broke out the compass and actually used it to get us in the right direction. The heavy overgrowth of ferns made it impossible to find trails on the ground. This was an incredibly steep, maybe 45 degrees I think, of fern covered descent without trail markers. I think people ski this but wow it was steep.
One nice and obvious path. It was frustrating having to bushwack and get lost so much. And because of that fact I have no clue how long or how much elevation we covered. We were glad to find the car again.
This was an auspicious beginning... They weren't kidding, it would be messy to get a vehicle through there and I imagine the house opposite the sign had pulled more than a few silly motorist out.
For the most part the trails went in and out of state land and all were badly marked. There were more than a couple times where we guessed and just kept looking for markers. I even broke out the compass and actually used it to get us in the right direction. The heavy overgrowth of ferns made it impossible to find trails on the ground. This was an incredibly steep, maybe 45 degrees I think, of fern covered descent without trail markers. I think people ski this but wow it was steep.
One nice and obvious path. It was frustrating having to bushwack and get lost so much. And because of that fact I have no clue how long or how much elevation we covered. We were glad to find the car again.
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WHAT?! Defy the all-knowing GPS?! That sign is great.
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