| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Owl's Head, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Lincoln Woods Trail, Black Pond Trail, bushwhack, Lincoln Brook Trail, bushwhack, Owl's Head Path |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, January 25, 2015 |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Black, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Ice - Breakable Crust, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Few small open seeps down low but the three big ones on Lincoln Brook trail were all nicely bridged enough for safe passage |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
A few duck-unders and step-overs but nothing crazy for this time of year |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Hannah had a good day, no issues with the terrain and little ice to contend with. Not much open water but she prefers to eat snow this time of year anyways. Saw another dog having good time as well. |
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 | Comments: |
Started in micros, switched to snowshoes at the beginning of the Brutus Bushwhack, left them on until back at Black Pond then micros the rest of the way. Lincoln Woods was an uneven frozen lumpy mess but a bit better on the way out from the day's traffic. Black Pond trail was a bit better and smoother. Black Pond bushwhack went a little higher than normal and came out about 50-100 yards before the usual spot, but still a nice path with no major issues (and we were just happy to have a well-trodden path to follow) . Lincoln Brook trail was a nice cruise and had some of the best footing of the day. Brutus bushwhack was the best we've been on - it goes a bit high at first towards the gully, then after the left turn it meanders through some lovely woods and though steep at times, it seemed less so than other ones we'd been on. Well worn path the whole way up and on the ridge walk to the summit. Quick decent including some good butt sliding stretches (my crunchy knees were much appreciative of that!) Uneventful walk out and no headlamps needed. Lots of blue sky and sun for us today, seemed like all of the surrounding ridges were in the clouds most of the day. I realize a lot of this report won't be too relevant after Tuesday, but wanted to post in case anyone is headed there tomorrow and because there hadn't been anything in a while - as of now everything is well broken out, the big crossings are all bridged and BBW is lovely. Great to see a bunch of familiar friendly faces along the way - thanks Ali and Hannah for a great day, it was a perfect day for this one! |
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 | Name: |
Hikes with Hannah |
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| Date Submitted: |
2015-01-25 |
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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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