Trail Conditions
Mud - SignificantIce - Black
Notes
Some trail markings hard to find
Water Crossings
Water crossing at Mt. Cube can be tricky
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Trail Reports(3)
Trails Used
Cross Rivendell Trail
Trail Conditions
Dry TrailWet TrailIce - BlueWet/Slippery RockSnow/Ice - Frozen GranularMud - Minor/AvoidableMud - Significant
Equipment
Microspikes
Notes
First mile bare boots, rest of trail spikes definitely needed, very thick and solid ice. We removed spikes the last 1/3 to 1/4 mile from the summit. Sharp spikes definitely needed but with those it was fine.
Water Crossings
N/A
Trails Used
Mt. Cube Trail
Trail Conditions
Ice - BlackWet TrailIce - BlueSnow - Packed Powder/Loose GranularWet/Slippery RockIce - Breakable CrustSnow/Ice - Frozen Granular
Equipment
Microspikes
Notes
Nice hike from 25a up Mt. Cube Trail. lots of ice flows and frozen monorail. Microspikes the whole way up. Some spots of bare ground and mud. Ice Flows about 2400 feet were pretty consistent, watch your footing and bring hiking poles for stability. Overall a good trip aside from the water crossings.
Water Crossings
Brackett Brook crossings were a puzzle. scouted downstream for 1/8 of mile with no luck, went upstream 1.8 mile from crossing and found some not great options. Went for it upsteam about an 1/8 of mile and bushwhacked bac to trail. Had to do some rock jumping onto icy rocks with the crossing on the way up. Pick your comfort level. Come back across and found a crossing a little closer to the trail crossing. Real chance of going in right now.