| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Bald Peak, October Mountain Shelter, MA |
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 | Trails: |
Appalachian Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, April 14, 2018 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty at Washington Mountain Rd and the crossing there. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow - Wet/Sticky, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Unstable), Snow - Spring Snow, Leaves - Significant/Slippery, Snow/Ice - Postholes, Slush, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
One major by October Mountain shelter is easy to cross. All others are rock hoppable. This will change as the melt picks up. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Lots of blow downs obscuring the trail near Bald Peak. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
This is a tough time of year for dogs. Lots of deep sections that they seem to sink into. Watch for cuts and the potential to tear muscles. |
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 | Bugs: |
They're back! |
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 | Lost and Found: |
NA |
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 | Comments: |
With 4 hikes now left until I leave for some southern hikes, I was dealign with Spring conditions today. Lots of rotten snow and water. Slow going but still had a good day out there. Enjoying the trail through Massachusetts. |
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 | Name: |
Mouse and Isis |
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 | E-Mail: |
rachel_kowalsky@hotmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2018-04-14 |
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 | Link: |
 https://sghnh48.blogspot.com/2018/04/washington-mountain-rd-to-bald-top-peak.html |
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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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