Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Gap Mountain - North Peak, Gap Mountain - South Peak , NH |
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| Trails: |
Metacomet-Monadnock Trail, bushwhack, herd path |
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| Date of Hike: |
Sunday, March 26, 2017 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
I parked on Bullard road and had to walk a couple tenths to the western trailhead. Signs warned of mud on road; not too bad, but snowy areas, where it was tough to get traction. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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| Comments: |
The trail was well packed, but soft enough where snowshoes are still best. The route over to the south peak certainly requires snowshoes. I followed a barebooters tracts to the south peak. I don't think the route followed the proper herd path, but it was a quick walk over. |
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| Name: |
zporterColdRiverCampCook |
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| E-Mail: |
zap88@tds.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2017-03-26 |
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| Link: |
https:// |
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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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