Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Bondcliff, Mt. Bond, West Bond, Mt. Guyot, Zealand Mountain, NH |
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| Trails: |
Lincoln Woods Trail, Bondcliff Trail, West Bond Spur, Twinway, Zealand Spur, Zealand Trail, Zealand Road |
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| Date of Hike: |
Sunday, March 3, 2013 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Zealand Road closed. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow - Drifts |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
No issues. |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Bondcliff trail, parts of Twinway in need of clipping. |
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| Comments: |
Our group of 10 did this traverse from south to north. Trail broken out to Bondcliff, but wasn't from there to Guyot campsite turn. All sections now well-packed, except exposed areas which drifted in within 5 minutes due to gusty winds. Snow depths 4-6' above 4K'. Snow is dry & well-packed but snowshoes were necessary except for the Wilderness trail.
Was surprised to see extensive snowmobile traffic the entire length of the FS road, including at least one ski trail which had been clearly marked. It's been several years since I've been on this road in winter, and this use is very different from when I was last there. Snowshoes or skis were needed on the road - the snowmobiles chewed it up, making the footing rather soft. |
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| Name: |
165.230 |
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| Date Submitted: |
2013-03-04 |
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| Link: |
https:// |
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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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