Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Piper Mountain, NH |
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| Trails: |
Whiteface Mountain Trail, Piper-Whiteface Link |
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| Date of Hike: |
Tuesday, April 5, 2016 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
At turnaround at the end of Belknap Mountain Road. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Ice - Black, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
Rock hop |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Two stepovers near the junction, just past the stonewall. |
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| Comments: |
Sunny spots of the trails were mostly melted out, including most of the ledges. No more than half an inch of powder in the shade. Black ice on ledges this evening from runoff freezing after sunset, but not enough to warrant Microspikes (caution needed nonetheless). |
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| Name: |
rocket21 |
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| E-Mail: |
rocket21@franklinwebpublishing.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2016-04-05 |
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| Link: |
https://www.franklinsites.com/hikephotos |
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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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