| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Gunstock Mountain, Belknap Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Gunstock Mountain Trail, Brook Trail, Saddle Trail, Blue Trail, Red Trail, Carriage Road |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, December 29, 2010 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Carriage Road gated. Little parking area by gate of carriage road is plowed, space for 3 or 4 cars, but you can also park on side of road |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow - Drifts |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Comments: |
Between 6 to 12 inches of snow with lots of drifting action. I would recommend snowshoes if heading to the Belknap range now, as there is plenty of powder that you would flounder in without them. Broke out most of these trails today. Use caution descending, as sometimes there is only a few inches of snow and rocks to snag your snowshoes and slippery blue ice buldges lurking beneath. Swooping down fast not advised. Skiers on summit of Gunstock looked at me like I had three heads when I popped out on top, asked if I was camping out and if I needed to buy a lift ticket (to hike). |
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 | Name: |
John in NH |
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| Date Submitted: |
2010-12-29 |
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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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