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02/15/2017
The trailhead and intersection with the Forest City Loop Trail.
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02/28/2017
Signage at the start of the trail.
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02/15/2017
A bench early in the hike overlooks the Brush Brook valley.
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02/28/2017
As the snow melts, you can hike with light traction.
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02/15/2017
The early part of the trail is shared with backcountry skiers.
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02/15/2017
The Burrows Trail cuts right across a small ravine while the skin track accessing Bald Hill continues straight.
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02/15/2017
Unique snow formations can be found when the weather is right.
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02/15/2017
The spruce layer is dense and caked with snow in the winter.
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02/15/2017
The trail can feel a bit claustrophobic when the snowpack is deep.
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02/15/2017
Snow caked trees near the clearing and intersection with the Long Trail.
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02/28/2017
The clearing at the junction of the Monroe and Long Trail.
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02/28/2017
Follow the Long Trail south to reach the summit.
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02/28/2017
The last few hundred yards climb steeply.
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02/28/2017
Breaking over the tree line to incredible views.
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02/28/2017
The Alpine Zone is home to fragile vegetation, so do the rock walk.
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02/28/2017
Traversing through the krummholz.
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02/28/2017
Views of Mad River Glen and Sugarbush to the south.
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02/28/2017
Heading back down from the summit.
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02/15/2017