Trail Conditions
April 24, 2013
With the warmer temperatures, the trails might be a little muddy. Please also be aware that frost heaves might have caused sink holes in the trails. Any sink holes will be fixed asap. All trails are now open. Gates to Hubbard Park are also opened. Please be aware of people and dogs traveling on the road. Remember, the speed limit on the road is 15 miles per hour.
A Vernal Pool behind the New Shelter in Hubbard Park has been fenced off due to frog and salamander activity. Please keep out of the fenced area.
April 11, 2013
The warm nights and warm days are melting the snow and ice quickly. Many trails are clear now but some snow and ice remains, especially in shady and evergreen areas. The park roads are closed to roads (except park vehicles) and the park roads are now fairly firm and very enjoyable to walk on.
Enjoy!!!
April 8, 2013
A lot of melting has occurred over the weekend. Trails still have ice on them. Friday a crew went out and sanded the trail up to the seven fireplaces. With rain in the forecast, sand might be washed away. Still bring crampons if you will be hiking through the parks. Please not with the melting ice, trails will be getting muddy. Spots in the North Branch River Park are muddy. A crew is going to mitigate some of the muds by cleaning out swails and creating more if needed. Ice will continue to melt and turn into slush throughout this week.
With heavy rain on the way, flooding might occur on trails, especially at the Peace Park. If there is any flooding observed. Please tell a Montpelier Parks Staff or call the Parks Office, 223-7335. Gates are closed for mud season until further notice. Gates are expected to be closed for at least three weeks. A reminder: The trail that connects Hubbard Park to the Stump Dump is closed and will remain closed for the entire winter. This trail is closed in order protect critical deer wintering habitat.
Be aware when on a trail that travels through private property. Always remember to pick up your trash, leash dogs, and stay on the trails when traveling onto private land. Thank you
April 5, 2013
Trails are still icy. A crew was out yesterday putting a thin layer of sand on the main trail up to the tower from behind the New Shelter. A crew will be going out today to do the same on the main trail up to the seven fireplaces from the park office. The snowmobile and groomer will NOT be grooming any more this season. Temperatures will be in the upper 40's today with partly cloudy skies.
Gates are closed for mud season until further notice. Gates are expected to be closed for at least three weeks. A reminder: The trail that connects Hubbard Park to the Stump Dump is closed and will remain closed for the entire winter. This trail is closed in order protect critical deer wintering habitat.
Be aware when on a trail that travels through private property. Always remember to pick up your trash, leash dogs, and stay on the trails when traveling onto private land. Thank you!
April 3, 2013
Trails are icy due to compaction and the freeze and thaw temperature cycles. Please bring your crampons to explore trails! Temperatures will remain around the freezing mark today. As the week turns over into the weekend, temperatures will be above freezing and into the lower 40's and 50's. Expect some melting and possible muddy spots.
Gates are closed for mud season until further notice. Gates are expected to be closed for at least three weeks. A reminder: The trail that connects Hubbard Park to the Stump Dump is closed and will remain closed for the entire winter. This trail is closed in order protect critical deer wintering habitat.
Be aware when on a trail that travels through private property. Always remember to pick up your trash, leash dogs, and stay on the trails when traveling onto private land. Thank you!
March 29, 2013
Due to temperatures above freezing, the groomer will not be out on the trails today. Be cautious of icy spots on the trials. Make sure to bring your crampons! Some of the trails are icy Snow and rain showers will be occur today making the trails soggy and might make bare spots muddy. Temperatures will remain above freezing for the remainder of the day.
Gates are closed for mud season until further notice. Gates are expected to be closed for at least three weeks. A reminder: The trail that connects Hubbard Park to the Stump Dump is closed and will remain closed for the entire winter. This trail is closed in order protect critical deer wintering habitat.
Be aware when on a trail that travels through private property. Always remember to pick up your trash, leash dogs, and stay on the trails when traveling onto private land. Thank you!
March 26, 2013
Trails have been groomed as of 8:15 this morning. Trails are starting to show some slick spots but no ice due to being packed down over the weekend. Temperatures will be warming up into the 40's today but dropping below freezing tonight.
Gates are closed for mud season until further notice. A reminder: The trail that connects Hubbard Park to the Stump Dump is closed and will remain closed for the entire winter. This trail is closed in order protect critical deer wintering habitat.
Be aware when on a trail that travels through private property. Always remember to pick up your trash, leash dogs, and stay on the trails when traveling onto private land. Thank you!
March 25, 2013
Trails have been groomed this morning. Trails are starting to become packed down on the main trails. No ice or bare patches have been observed on any of the trails. Temperatures will be warming up into the high 30's to low 40s today. This will bring with it melting of snow and possibilities of muddy dirt road.
Gates will be closed to the park this afternoon with the warming temperatures and the bringing of mud season. . Closing the gates helps to preserve the roads when muddy. Less ruts and pot holes will occur because of this. Thank you for understanding.
A reminder: The trail that connects Hubbard Park to the Stump Dump is closed and will remain closed for the entire winter. This trail is closed in order protect critical deer wintering habitat.
Be aware when on a trail that travels through private property. Always remember to pick up your trash, leash dogs, and stay on the trails when traveling onto private land. Thank you!
March 22, 2013
Trails have been groomed this morning around 9:00 A.M. Snow is still fluffy and no ice is on the trails. Temperatures will remain or hover just below freezing. Temperatures will be warming up through the weekend and will remain above freezing next week.
With anticipation of warming temperatures, gates to the park will be closed tomorrow morning for mud season. Closing the gates helps to preserve the roads when muddy. Less ruts and pot holes will occur because of this. Thank you for understanding.
A reminder: The trail that connects Hubbard Park to the Stump Dump is closed and will remain closed for the entire winter. This trail is closed in order protect critical deer wintering habitat.
Be aware when on a trail that travels through private property. Always remember to pick up your trash, leash dogs, and stay on the trails when traveling onto private land. Thank you!
March 21, 2013
With the new snow on the ground, trails are great for skiing. There is no ice on the trails and snow is still fluffy. Temperatures will remain below freezing today with partly cloudy skies. Temperatures will but about freezing the rest of the week. The groomer will be on the trail at 8:30 A.M. this morning.
Forecast is showing the return of mud season this weekend. Be prepared for melting snow and muddy roads on the park. The park road is going to be closed this weekend.
A reminder: The trail that connects Hubbard Park to the Stump Dump is closed and will remain closed for the entire winter. This trail is closed in order protect critical deer wintering habitat.
Be aware when on a trail that travels through private property. Always remember to pick up your trash, leash dogs, and stay on the trails when traveling onto private land. Thank you!
March 18, 2013
Ice is still present on the trails in both Hubbard and North Branch Park. Temperatures will remain in the upper 20s and lower 30s today. A storm is going to be moving into the area tonight bringing a total of 12-18 inches of snow to Montpelier. The groomer has been fixed and will be ready to groom and roll the trails tomorrow. Keep safe during the storm!
A reminder: The trail that connects Hubbard Park to the Stump Dump is closed and will remain closed for the entire winter. This trail is closed in order protect critical deer wintering habitat.
Be aware when on a trail that travels through private property. Always remember to pick up your trash, leash dogs, and stay on the trails when traveling onto private land. Thank you!
March 13, 2013
Large icy patches are starting to appear on trails around Hubbard and North Branch Park. Please use caution when using the trails. Be sure to wear appropriate equipment, such as crampons, when traveling on icy trails. Today temperatures will get into the lower 40s and will be dropping for the rest of the week.
A reminder: The trail that connects Hubbard Park to the Stump Dump is closed and will remain closed for the entire winter. This trail is closed in order protect critical deer wintering habitat.
Be aware when on a trail that travels through private property. Always remember to pick up your trash, leash dogs, and stay on the trails when traveling onto private land. Thank you!
March 11, 2013
Due to the freeze-thaw cycle, trails will be icy especially those that travel under pine, hemlock and fir trees. Temperatures will be climbing to the high 40s - lower 50s today causing snow melting to continue. Weather is calling for an inch of rain tomorrow which will cause even more melting. Be aware of any mud that might be on the trails.
A reminder: The trail that connects Hubbard Park to the Stump Dump is closed and will remain closed for the entire winter. This trail is closed in order protect critical deer wintering habitat.
Be aware when on a trail that travels through private property. Always remember to pick up your trash, leash dogs, and stay on the trails when traveling onto private land. Thank you!
March 6, 2013
The groomer is still currently not working. The groomer is being worked on as of 9:00 A.M. this morning to get it back to working order. Trails are crusty and might have some ice spots. Today through the weekend will have warm temperatures resulting in a freeze-thaw cycle. Be aware of any ice or soft spots in the snow.
A reminder: The trail that connects Hubbard Park to the Stump Dump is closed and will remain closed for the entire winter. This trail is closed in order protect critical deer wintering habitat.
March 2, 2013
Trail snow groomer
is currently not working, as a result trails will be crusty this weekend, unless we get enough fresh snow.
February 21, 2013
As of this morning (9:00 A.M.) the trails at North Branch River Park and Hubbard Park have been groomed. Snow covering bridges are thin but a crew will be out putting more snow on bridges today. The pond has also been cleared today. Snow is expected for this afternoon and evening that will bring 1-3 inches of powder. Please be mindful when on a trail that goes into private property. Signs are being made to distinguish trails on private property!
A reminder: The trail that connects Hubbard Park to the Stump Dump is closed and will remain closed for the entire winter. This trail is closed in order protect critical deer wintering habitat
February 8, 2013
The snowmobile and the roller will be out on the trail at 9 A.M this morning. The plow is also out clearing the roads at 8:40 A.M. Weather is calling for a storm that will bring 10-15 inches of snow through today stretching into tomorrow ending around 10 A.M. Please be careful on the roads as they might be slick.
A reminder: The trail that connects Hubbard Park to the Stump Dump is closed and will remain closed for the entire winter. This trail is closed in order protect critical deer wintering habitat
February 6, 2013
The groomer will be heading out on the trail on both Hubbard Park and North Branch River Park at around 12:30 P.M. The weather forecast is calling for now accumulating up to 1 inch today. Temperatures will be cold. When out in the cold, layer up! Snow farming was done yesterday on the fitness trail connecting the Park Maintenance shed to the Old Ball Field area. Please be aware of icy conditions that may still be on the trail.
A reminder: The trail that connects Hubbard Park to the Stump Dump is closed and will remain closed for the entire winter. This trail is closed in order protect critical deer wintering habitat
February 4, 2013
The groomer is out of the trails as of 8:45 A.M. today. North Branch River Park will NOT be groomed today. We are hoping to get it groomed tomorrow morning. Trails are less icy after a crew went out and put snow on the trails for traction. There was a bike race that also occurred in Hubbard Park yesterday, cleanup from that occasion will happen today as well.
Weather reports are calling for a little bit of snow this week. This will improve snow and trail conditions. A reminder: The trail that connects Hubbard Park to the Stump Dump is closed and will remain closed for the entire winter. This trail is closed in order protect critical deer wintering habitat
February 1, 2013
Trails are icy today. Montpelier Parks still will be moving snow into the trails to make trails skiable and walkable. Please be careful when walking on the trails. Not all trails will get worked on today. The groomer will be heading out this morning to also help make the trails so slick around 9:30 AM.
January 31, 2013
Get ready for the rain! Weather is calling for wind and rain (heavy at times) today. Temperatures will be above freezing today, which means the groomer will NOT be out on the trails today. Also, the rain is melting snow rapidly and will create soft spots in any snow that is not frozen over.
Trails will also be getting slick due to being packed down by the groomer, skiers, and hikers in combination with the rain event happening. Please use caution on the trails
A reminder: The trail that connects Hubbard Park to the Stump Dump is closed and will remain closed for the entire winter. This trail is closed in order protect critical deer wintering habitat
January 29, 2013
Last night's snow accumulation left some nice powder on the trails! This will greatly improve skiing conditions at Hubbard Park and North Branch River Park. The groomer will be out on the trails before temperatures climb to 30 degrees. Today's temperatures will be hit highs of 43 degrees.
A reminder: The trail that connects Hubbard Park to the Stump Dump is closed and will remain closed for the entire winter. This trail is closed in order protect critical deer wintering habitat
January 23, 2013
Hubbard Park and North Branch River Park were groomed this morning. Hubbard Park will be groomed tomorrow morning around 10 A.M. Grooming could be delayed closer to noon depending on temperature. During last week's freeze-thaw cycle, some trails may have ice under a thin layer of snow. Grooming will help with this issue, but ice may still be on the trails. Use caution.
Due to the high winds that Montpelier experienced over the weekend, small branches and twigs might be downed on the trails. If any large branches are covering the trails, please notify park staff so it can be taken care of.
Temperatures today and tomorrow will be extremely cold. Please, for your safety, dress warmly. Be sure to bring extra layers. Also, if you are cold outside, your dog will also be cold! Pay close attention to your dog when walking them outside in extreme cold!
A reminder: The trail that connects Hubbard Park to the Stump Dump is closed and will remain closed for the entire winter. This trail is closed in order protect critical deer wintering habitat
January 22, 2013
Hubbard Park will be groomed this morning around 11 A.M. North Branch will also be groomed this afternoon. Please be aware that temperatures will be very cold this week. Weather reports are also calling for even colder wind chill temperatures. Tomorrow (1/23/2013) will be especially windy. Please prepare to be out in the cold weather if out on the trails. Dress warm!
A reminder: The trail that connects Hubbard Park to the Stump Dump is closed and will remain closed for the entire winter. This trail is closed in order protect critical deer wintering habitat.
January 17, 2013
Both North Branch River Park and Hubbard Park has been groomed this morning. Temperatures will be cold, not breaking the teens, today. Please dress warm and prepare to be in cold temperatures if you will be out on the trails today. Trails will be groomed over the weekend each day too.
A reminder: The trail that connects Hubbard Park to the Stump Dump is closed and will remain closed for the entire winter. This trail is closed in order protect critical deer wintering habitat.
January 16, 2013
Trails at both Hubbard Park and North Branch River Park have been groomed this morning around 11:30 A.M. Snow fall will amount to 2-4 inches according to recent weather reports leaving powdery snow on the trials that make for great skiing.
The steps up to the Tower have been sanded this morning around 11:30 A.M. Please be aware of any remaining ice on the stairs. Sanding will continue on the steps as needed.
A reminder: The trail that connects Hubbard Park to the Stump Dump is closed and will remain closed for the entire winter. This trail is closed in order protect critical deer wintering habitat.
January 15, 2013
Trails at Hubbard Park will be groomed at 8:30 A.M. Use caution on the trails today. There will be some icy spots due to the freeze-thaw conditions the past few days. Temperatures will be warming up to 36 degrees today and dropping tonight which will make for a continuation of the freeze-thaw cycle
A reminder: The trail that connects Hubbard Park to the Stump Dump is closed and will remain closed for the entire winter. This trail is closed in order protect critical deer wintering habitat.
January 14, 2013
Due to the warm temperatures, there will be some soft spots of snow on the trails. All trails have snow and show no signs of bare ground. Also due to the warm temperatures, the groomer will not be out on the trails today.
BE AWARE! Temperatures will be dropping tonight. Trails and walkways will freeze up. Weather reports are also calling for winds following the cold air. Please be cautious when using the trails when they are icy.
A reminder: The trail that connects Hubbard Park to the Stump Dump is closed and will remain closed for the entire winter. This trail is closed in order protect critical deer wintering habitat.
January 11, 2013
Trails at Hubbard Park will be groomed 10 A.M. North Branch River Park will possibly be groomed today as well. Grooming is done daily in order to keep trails ready for skiers.
A reminder: The trail that connects Hubbard Park to the Stump Dump is closed and will remain closed for the entire winter. This trail is closed in order protect critical deer wintering habitat.
Trail conditions might be icy tomorrow depending on weather tonight. Weather is calling for a mix of freezing rain and snow tonight with temperatures staying around 32 degrees. Please be aware of the condition of the trails before using them tomorrow morning.
January 3, 2013
Trails at Hubbard Park should be groomed around 11 this morning. Trails are in excellent condition already. Grooming is done daily in order to keep trails ready for skiers. North Branch River Park may not be groomed until tomorrow.
Be aware, temperatures are below zero this morning. Please dress properly and prepare to be outside in the cold air.
December 31, 2012
Trails in Hubbard Park should be groomed around 11 am this morning and in excellent already.
Trails in North Branch Park my not be groomed until Wednesday.
All trails are open and walkable. A reminder to all, there is NO HUNTING at any of the parks in Montpelier Parks. Please be sure to wear bright colors during the hunting season for safety purposes.
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday will be mild with temperatures ranging in the mid 40s to lower 50s. Tuesday has a high chance of rain with cloudy skies. Skies remain cloudy throughout the week with dropping temperatures and a chance of snow on Sunday.
Monday, November 26 - Sunday, December 2, 2012
All trails are open to the public. More trail work is being done on the Acorn Trails. New woodchips were put down on the trails to preserve them. A reminder that there is NO HUNTING in any of the Parks. While hiking at North Branch River park, wearing bright colors is recommended during hunting season. Again, there is NO HUNTING at North Branch River Park or Hubbard Park.
Snow showers are predicted through the week with some accumulation occurring on Thursday. Temperatures are in the 30s and warm up towards the end of the week to the mid 40s and lower 50s.
Monday, November 12 - Sunday, November 18, 2012
All trails are open to the public. New signs were put up on the riverside trail in the North Branch River Park. The Acorn trail also had work done last week, Gravel and woodchips were put down to help preserve and keep the trails beautiful.
Monday will be the warmest day of the week with temperatures around 65 with sunny skies. Tuesday has a chance of rain with temperatures dropping to the mid fifties. As the week continues, temperatures will drop of the mid to upper 30s with sunny skies mixed with clouds.
Monday, October 29 - Sunday, November 4, 2012
All Trails are open and walkable. No storm damage from Hurricane Sandy was noted. If any downed trees are crossing the trails, call the park office and someone will be out there to take care of it as soon as possible.
This week temperatures will be dropping with chances of rain and wind. Breaks of sun will be frequent during the week as well. Towards the end of the week, a 30 percent chance of rain and snow is in store.
There will be work done this weekend on the Acorn Trail and the trail that stretches from the Frog Pond to the Corse Street Gate. Gravel and woodchips will be put down in order to preserve and to keep our trails beautiful.
