10 . 11 . 2020
Mount Abraham

started up the frosty long trail from lincoln gap around 6:00 am. consistently steep and climbing the whole way up, big rocks and little rocks up to the battell shelter. took a short break for breakfast, pushed up the rock scramble to a chilly but gorgeous view from the abe summit. continued on the long trail north to mount ellen a few miles away.

Mount Ellen

saw a little more frost crossing the monroe skyline to mount ellen, the top of sugarbush ski resort. got a nice view by the chairlift but was in a hurry to turn around and head back. as usual, the downhill felt infinitely slower. was passing by a lot of hikers just starting up to abraham on the way back, got to the car around 10:45 am.

11.7 mi | 3780’ elev. gain

VT5: 3+4/5