| 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: |
Thursday, April 24, 2014 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Lot was clear and dry. Road sign at High St and Rte 25 intersection is missing, but if you pay attention the yellow signs in the area you'll find it |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Ice - Blue, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable) |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Bridges, step overs, or rock hops |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trail in great shape. 3 step over with 2 still partially in the snow. Summit sign is missing. Trail signs at Glencliff/Carriage Road were either missing or on the ground. Looks like a new post might be in the waiting. Spur sign was a few feet of the trail in the trees |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Didn't see any, but it should be fine for them if they can negotiate the ice |
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 | Bugs: |
Nope |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Snow basket for trekking pole, small accessory strap for pack, 2 pennies, and assorted trash were all found |
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 | Comments: |
Trail was clear to start, then a little soft/muddy. At 2900 feet the snow and ice started and went to the summit. Just after the start of the snow there is 350 or so feet of just solid ice flow across the trail. Slow going here. Micros were fine, but some might feel comfortable on crampons. After this the monorail gets pretty nice and stable. South peak spur was narrowest and least stable monorail, but still not bad. I only needed microspikes and was glad I left the snowshoes in the car. Snow on the carriage road is up to 3 feet deep, but very stable. A moose has post holed some, but didn't mess things up much.
Kestral data: 23 degrees with 2 degree windchill. Average wind of 39 mph with gusts up to 52 mph. |
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 | Name: |
sdways01 |
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 | E-Mail: |
sdways01atyahoodotcom |
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| Date Submitted: |
2014-04-25 |
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 | Link: |
 https://sdways01.smugmug.com/New-England-4K |
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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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