Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Chocorua, NH |
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| Trails: |
Piper Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Sunday, April 6, 2014 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
I was one of two cars at 8:45am in the winter lot in front of the private residence ($3); at 1:25p, there were maybe 7 cars present. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Snow - Wet/Sticky, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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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: |
a couple trees that one could easily climb under; one branchy tree to climb over/weave through |
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| Lost and Found: |
someone tied a bra around a tree...classy |
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| Comments: |
It was a beautiful day to hike! The snow was packed down well and I had no issues with postholing on the ascent. I barebooted the first mile and wore spikes the rest of the day. At the upper junction with Champney Brook Trail, I encountered two men who had spent the night at the cabin and said they broke a trail that started with a W the night before and had sunk down to thigh level. I had the summit to myself and it was lovely. On the descent, the snow was much stickier, but I stayed in the middle of the trail and had no issues with postholing and was still able to run some stretches. One couple was ascending with snowshoes and may have been better off with them, but I was fortunate to have had an early day/be on the petite side and not needed them. All in all, an awesome day on the mountain! |
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| Name: |
YY |
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| Date Submitted: |
2014-04-06 |
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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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