| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Gunstock Mountain, Belknap Mountain, Piper Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Gunstock Mountain Trail, Saddle Trail, Blue Trail, White Trail, Old Piper Trail, Piper Mountain Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, January 29, 2016 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
easy on Carriage road at the gate |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Blue, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
nice bridges - no problems |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
good shape overall |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Espen had a lot of fun, some ice but he didn't have any problems slipping |
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 | Bugs: |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Lost - sentimental visor hat with ear flaps, grey, "New Zealand" on front. Seen by other hikers now hanging on a tree near bottom of Orange Trail (Piper) a few hundred yards above the junction with the white trail. If you find it, please grab it and call or text 603-455-3216. TIA as I won't have a chance to get back up there for some time... |
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 | Comments: |
Thin cover on parts of Gunstock ascent with lots of ice. I used old beater snow shoes and had no problems but light traction in boots would work well too. Used snowshoes until Piper descent when switched to light traction as was quite rocky. Many areas with very good snow cover and nice comfortable, even luxurious snowshoeing so I encourage people to use them and the trail will get even nicer. New platform decking on tower (Belknap) and no ice on the stairs right now so great climbing for better views. |
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 | Name: |
Scott |
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 | E-Mail: |
shorton@metrocast.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2016-01-30 |
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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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