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Summary: Most of the terrain is gradual incline until you near the shelter. This hike follows a mountain stream through the Breadloaf Wilderness Basin. There is plenty to see along the way. I found evidence that moose had been in the area recently and noticed bear claw marks on the beech trees which they climbed to feast on nuts, a partridge was drumming nearby. Many varieties of wildflowers were in bloom. Upon reaching the Long Trail you will come to the Emily Proctor shelter which has nice views and is a great place to camp. Trailhead: Follow USFS Road 54 south off the Lincoln-Warren Road, 1.2 miles east of Lincoln. Continue through South Lincoln, then turn left onto USFS Road 201, 4.2 miles from the Lincoln-Warren Road. Follow Road 201 0.3 miles to the trailhead. (Lat:44.04 Lon:-72.9522) Trail Guides for Emily Proctor Trail: Long Trail Guide by The Green Mountain Club (Northlight Studio Press) Best Seasons: Year-Round User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Ranger Contact: U.S. Forest Service Middlebury Ranger District (802) 388-4362 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by John Predom, who has posted 8 other hikes on this site. To visit this reporters web site, click here. Trail Reviews Submit your own review 
Reviewed by Heather & Bill on 7/29/2008 Due to the fact there isn't enough time to hike trails again, this is why we chose 3 stars. It was a nice trail, which we did as part of a loop including the Cooley Glen Trail and a section of the LT. The EP Leanto was great and had all the amenities you would expect of a shelter, even a broom! The trail wasn't marked well the further in you got, but it was pretty obvious where to go. The trail was pretty wet and lots of water which our dog loved! Very nice. Thanks! Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: Vermont Hiking, Vermont Trails, Vermont Hikes, Addison County Hiking, Addison County Trails, Addison County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
