| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Moosilauke, Mt. Moosilauke - South Peak, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Glencliff Trail, Carriage Road, South Peak Spur |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, December 14, 2013 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Only a few cars in the small Glencliff lot today. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Drifts |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Minor, frozen. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Two stepover blowdowns in the middle third, but otherwise no issues. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
A little cold today. |
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 | Comments: |
From the trailhead up to the beginning of the long switchback was maybe an inch of snow, minimal ice. Barebooted this section in both directions.
Upon reaching the minor water crossings, there were some ice bulges. Interestingly, these were soft/slushy, despite temperatures in the single digits at best. Ascending I was able to bareboot, descending I used Microspikes. Snow depth of 2-3".
The steeps prior to the ridge had some concealed ice. I was able to bareboot while ascending, but used the Microspikes (with care) on the descent.
The Carriage Road had some blue ice and lots of snow drifts, up to about 18" deep. No snowshoes needed today, but after the storm they may be quite useful. Some folks skinned up the Carriage Road.
Excellent views from the summit, even with the approaching cloud cover. A bit sobering to see the Spanish Imposition (Groton Wind Farm) and notice the potential impact the two proposed farms west of it (on either side of Cardigan) will have from this vantage point. Below zero temperatures on the summit, but barely a breath of wind.
Took a short side trip to South Peak on the way back. Spur was bootable. |
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 | Name: |
rocket21 |
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 | E-Mail: |
rocket21@franklinwebpublishing.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2013-12-14 |
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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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