Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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The Roost, ME |
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| Trails: |
Roost Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Sunday, February 7, 2016 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Large parking area at point where Rt. 113 is gated during winter months. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Black, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
Some water crossings at south end of trail were "tricky" but doable with care. |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Overall, trail was in good shape. Two downed trees, and each were easy "walk-arounds". |
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| Comments: |
The snow depth on the Roost Trail was minimal, and patchy. Snowshoes would have been totally impractical. However, Microspikes were extremely useful since there were many steep and icy segments along the route.
Regarding the bushwhack to lower ledges at north end of Mt. Hastings, I wore Microspikes, but could just as easily barebooted the entire route. Snow depth was generally 4 inches or less, and the few icy spots could easily be worked around.
Some readers might be able to access photo from this trek at the Facebook link shown below.
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| Name: |
1HappyHiker |
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| E-Mail: |
randonneur8 AT yahoo DOT com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2016-02-08 |
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| Link: |
https://www.facebook.com/1HappyHikerNH/posts/10206619801787905 |
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Disclaimer: Reports are not verified - conditions may vary. Use at own risk. Always be prepared when hiking. Observe all signs. Trail conditions reports are not substitutes for weather reports or common sense. |
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