| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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None, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Livermore Road, Greeley Ponds Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, January 21, 2012 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Depot lot was full mid-day. Had to circle several times for an opening. I haven't seen *that* many European SUV's in quite some time :)
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Skis |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
snowbridges are starting to form well at all crossings |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
many issues on the closed portion of Greeley Ponds Trail |
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 | Comments: |
Second time exploring closed status of Greeley Ponds trail from the south. Some chainsaw work has been done .6mi in; much left to do. I followed several groups of snowshoers heading for Timbercamp Trail - seems to be the destination of choice from the south.
I continued up Greeley Ponds Tr, crossing at the location of the lower blown-out bridge. The crossing was doable on skis but would be dicey over the water if you punch through. I turned around at the second blown-out bridge - it's half there and half GONE!!!! It is amazing to see the power of nature in there! The rest of the trail alternated between huge gullies (could ski the edge above the gullies) and flat trail. It will take a LOT to repair this gem!!!! :( Happily, the snow is filling in. After that, I poked around the various spur trails off Livermore Road - a nice place to explore on skis!!! |
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 | Name: |
Becca M |
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 | E-Mail: |
beccahiker@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2012-01-21 |
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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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