| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Cube, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Baker Road, Cross Rivendell Trail, spur trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, February 3, 2018 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
For newbs on this mountain, park where the plowing on Baker Rd stops, and walk no more than 100yd to the trailhead. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction, Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trail is in great shape. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
I saw one. My dog has two new knees - the ice wouldn't have been kind to her. |
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 | Comments: |
The entire trail is boilerplate ice topped with two inches of very loose snow that hasn't really bound to the trail yet. I used really light traction for the first mile (YakTrax). I had to switch to Hillsounds midway up, and I stayed in those throughout the trip. I carried snowshoes for 1.5 mile, when I decided to ditch them to save weight. The final pitch to the summit is SKETCHY, but nothing impossible - I did it with light traction and a little bit of care. One set of tracks to the north peak, but quite a few broke the spur trail to the first viewpoint. Finished up with dinner at Lathams in Lyme. This mountain is a fantastic winter hike. Thanks to KenM for the recommend. |
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 | Name: |
Jamie |
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 | E-Mail: |
iagreewithjamie@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2018-02-05 |
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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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