| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Rowe, Gunstock Mountain, Belknap Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Ridge Trail, Saddle Trail, Blue Trail, Overlook Trail, XC ski trails |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, February 1, 2014 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
plenty of parking at Gunstock Ski Area though I got there early - lot was full later |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
none of note |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
great shape though I lost the trail in the col between Rowe & Gunstock - tons of ski tracks in there!!!! |
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 | Comments: |
VERY fun loop up over Rowe to Gunstock (fun ridgewalk), then out and back to tag Belknap, then back to Gunstock and down via the Overlook Trail. Followed some old boot tracks on the Overlook Trail - didn't always follow the blazes. Great views! Unfortunately, had to cut the hike short because I broke my snowshoe on Belknap Mtn and had to switch to Hillsounds which I dislike when there's dust on crust/uneven conditions.... still, fun!!! Only saw one person!
Walking XC trails at end of day - blech!
Picture below is Gunstock from Rowe - always a special view! |
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 | Name: |
Becca Munroe |
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 | E-Mail: |
beccahiker@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2014-02-01 |
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 | Link: |
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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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