| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Isolation, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Rocky Branch Trail, bushwhack, Isolation Trail, Davis Path, Isolation Spur |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, February 23, 2013 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Rocky Branch parking plowed and plenty of room |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow - Drifts |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Only one crossing used. Bridged but use caution. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Lots of blowdowns around Isolation trail and Davis path junction.
Should prove to be a busy spring. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Didn't see any, but a seasoned winter dog shouldn't have any problems |
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 | Bugs: |
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 | Lost and Found: |
none |
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 | Comments: |
Trail packed solid from parking until ski trail cut off. From there unbroken. Looked like nobody had been there in quite some time. Followed a fresh set of prints for a while but decided to stay with the trail until height of land. Made first tracks to Engine Hill bushwhack where we opted for a whack further west of the usual route which had not seen any recent traffic. This whack was shorter and gained the Isolation Trail south of the previous mentioned whack. Continued on to the summit making first tracks following the trails most of the time. Followed our track back out which was a lot quicker than going in. Great day out with no wind, light snow falling and temps in the 20's. Thanks to Steve M., Mike L. Bill C. Bill S. and John G. for a great hike.
Depending on how much new snow is obtained the previous track will allow a good route to Mt.Isolation. There are some variables, so pick a track and enjoy the day. |
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 | Name: |
hikinguy |
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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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