| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Moosilauke, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Ravine Lodge Road, Gorge Brook Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, February 23, 2013 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
room for a dozen cars or so on Ravine Lodge road before the gate..mostly full today |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow - Drifts, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Skis |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
any of consequence on this route bridged |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
the Whales Tail reroute much more enjoyable in winter than the mud fest enjoyed earlier in the year |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
dogs we saw were doing fine... |
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 | Comments: |
Ravine Lodge Road had a loose packed snowshoe track and a good looking ski track to the Lodge. Barebooters alternated between the 2 even though plenty of room to make their own trail. Gorge Brook loose packed by skiers with the bad booters kicking their way up and generally making a mess. As snow depths increased to tree line the damage got worse with some very rough postholed sections. Very low visibility on summit with temps and winds in the 20"s and blowing sleet. We didnt hang around long. Marveled at booters damage in the deep drifts up high but the good news is..they were out first..with our snowshoes and everyone else in skis this should be a real nice base under any fresh snow for tomorrow. Enjoy!! |
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 | Name: |
silverfox |
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 | E-Mail: |
marktaub.metrocast.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2013-02-23 |
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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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