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Mount Ethan Allen Trail - 9.2m and 3,330 ft gain

Mount Ellen instead (4000 footer in Vermont) and icy trail

Saturday, November 16, 2024
Waitsfield, VT
Moderate to Strenuous
Hosted by Helvetic Hiker

The trip report

Written by Helvetic Hiker

Since it was a solo hike, I decided to do another part of the Long Trail and hit Mount Ellen instead. I came prepared with heavy winter gears. Since most of the hike was not exposed to the westerly wind, the coat quickly came off. But the micro spikes came quite handy. The real only snow was at the top of Mount Ellen and as the peak is exposed, wearing the coat was a must. There was no soul to be seen on the way in. After a quick sandwich as a couple of pictures (including my thumb, see the actual uploaded picture), I returned and met a few people who had a late start in their hike. Overall, a great fall hike.

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About this event

We'll hike the Hedgehog Brook trail to the Long trail and we'll hit three peaks: Burnt Rock, Ira Allen and Ethan Allen. Hike description: 

Please be properly equip for a Vermont November hike which include layers and microspikes.

We meet at 8:50 am for a 9:00 am sharp departure.

This hike is not Fido friendly.

Optional early dinner in Waterbury after the hike.

Rain cancels.

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Helvetic Hiker SUSTAINING
Helvetic Hiker
Barre Town, VT

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