| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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South Moat Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Moat Mountain Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, April 7, 2024 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parking lot was plowed out from Thursday's storm. Can fit about 15 cars. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow - Wet/Sticky, Snow - Spring Snow, Snow/Ice - Postholes, Slush |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
two minor water crossing within the first half mile you can easily hop over. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Some yellow blazes are faded and can be difficult to spot. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
No hazards and my two cattle dogs loved it. |
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 | Bugs: |
Few, early spring bugs buzzing around but they weren't bothering us. |
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 | Comments: |
1 male, 1 female, and two cattle dogs. Weather was low wind, sunny, and minimal clouds. Temp was about 35 when we started and was 30 on the summit. The trail was well packed down by snowshoes and other hikers. Snow was more packed powder in the am but by the afternoon everything was turning to slush which made for a slippery trek down. Trail sign lists 2.7 to the summit from the lot. The 52 WAV book says it's 5.4 round trip. All Trails has it at 5.8. My Apple watch with Fitness mode in hiking, was way off at 7 miles round trip so need to investigate that. Loved this hike and want to hike this again in the summer. This is one hike you need to tackle on a clear day because the view is that good. Mout Washington was clear, you can see the Conway area including Cathedral Ledge. Just awesome. |
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 | Name: |
Mike |
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| Date Submitted: |
2024-04-08 |
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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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