Trails Used

Pinnacle Meadows Trail to Pinnacle Ridge Trail

Trail Conditions

Notes

Great hike, beautiful weather. Not too crowded. You must get to trailhead via Gold Brook Road. Stowe Hollow Rd from downtown is closed due to culvert work

Parking

Three cars in the parking lot at 8:30am.

Water Crossings

None, some standing water on trail, easy to go around. Probably caused by the previous nights rain.

Wildlife

None

Trails Used

Pinnacle Meadows Tr., Unmarked tr., Stowe Pinnacle Tr.,

Trail Conditions

Notes

Fairly quiet; possibly because of road work; hikers I talked with from NJ said they had trouble finding their way. Summit to myself for a short time; nice breeze and views on top. Took the unmarked but obvious trail up and main trail down.

Parking

No access from Stowe village via Stowe Hollow Road currently because of bridge construction. Google Maps says until Jan. 2nd. Not sure of accuracy. Gold Brook Road (about 3 miles south on Rt 100) will get one there. Road up to Pinnacle Meadows lot in great shape. Large lot; never filled today. Lower lot had overflowed slightly.

Wildlife

None today

Trails Used

Pinnacle Meadows Trail

Trail Conditions

Notes

It was a beautiful day, 70 degrees and no wildfire smoke. Great views as always. Lots of people!!

Parking

The Pinnacle Meadow parking lot was full at 9:15 am. I parked on the side of the road along with others.

Wildlife

None

Trails Used

Pinnacle Meadows Tr.

Trail Conditions

Notes

Near perfect conditions. As dry as I've seen it here. Nice clear, long distant views.

Parking

Lot slightly wet from runoff above; only wet spot in hike.

Water Crossings

Little trickles.

Wildlife

Few flying about but not bothersome.