ctsparrow
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Well, i had looked forward to a four day weekend as my kids were out of school on tuesday the 11th. Then the rains came!! I stayed in CT until noon on Sunday to allow my son some hockey time, then headed north. I was listening to the radio and all the reports of serious flooding in Southern NH. My hearts go out to the families affected by the heavy rains. (The Red Cross is accepting donations, you can specify flood victims in NH).
My plan was to accomplish something, but to avoid possible dangerous water crossings, so i headed to Vermont knowing that they weren't as hard hit, especially central to northern sections.
I opted for the Skylight Pond Trail approach to the LT, with an over and back from Wilson. It would've been nice to try an in on the skylight and out on Clark Brook with a car spot. (kind of hard to do solo!)
The roads were well signed by the State of Vermont, which i highly appreciated.
Skylight Pond Trail to the LT is 2.3 miles, very kind and gentle approach with alot of mini switchbacks all the way up. I was actually surprised when i had reached the LT. (slightly more than an hour to this point) Heading toward Breadloaf was really the only climbing section of the whole trip to gain the ridge, the LT takes a hard right with Breadloaf straight ahead. (35-40 minutes to this point) No views due to the low clouds, but that was expected. I did meet up with a VFTT member (and my memory is not trustworthy enough to get his name right..sorry) He clued me in that Wilson was approx. an hour over and an hour back. Met a good number of backpackers out in spite of the weekend weather.
Overall, obviously some muddy spots, but i honestly expected worse. Very kind and gentle day getting two NEHH, missed even the restricted views, but still enjoyed the day and getting out and about. Kudo's to Green Mountain Club and the trail maintainers.
I did check out the Skylight Pond Shelter on the way out. A fully enclosed shelter at this site, with a wonderful locale on the pond. When and if I ease into backpacking, this would be a good spot to target.
No pics..but thanks to Will, backpacking, for taking one at Wilson, but it's on my disposable digital, which isn't full enough yet to turn in.
ctsparrow
My plan was to accomplish something, but to avoid possible dangerous water crossings, so i headed to Vermont knowing that they weren't as hard hit, especially central to northern sections.
I opted for the Skylight Pond Trail approach to the LT, with an over and back from Wilson. It would've been nice to try an in on the skylight and out on Clark Brook with a car spot. (kind of hard to do solo!)
The roads were well signed by the State of Vermont, which i highly appreciated.
Skylight Pond Trail to the LT is 2.3 miles, very kind and gentle approach with alot of mini switchbacks all the way up. I was actually surprised when i had reached the LT. (slightly more than an hour to this point) Heading toward Breadloaf was really the only climbing section of the whole trip to gain the ridge, the LT takes a hard right with Breadloaf straight ahead. (35-40 minutes to this point) No views due to the low clouds, but that was expected. I did meet up with a VFTT member (and my memory is not trustworthy enough to get his name right..sorry) He clued me in that Wilson was approx. an hour over and an hour back. Met a good number of backpackers out in spite of the weekend weather.
Overall, obviously some muddy spots, but i honestly expected worse. Very kind and gentle day getting two NEHH, missed even the restricted views, but still enjoyed the day and getting out and about. Kudo's to Green Mountain Club and the trail maintainers.
I did check out the Skylight Pond Shelter on the way out. A fully enclosed shelter at this site, with a wonderful locale on the pond. When and if I ease into backpacking, this would be a good spot to target.
No pics..but thanks to Will, backpacking, for taking one at Wilson, but it's on my disposable digital, which isn't full enough yet to turn in.
ctsparrow
