| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
North Twin Mountain, South Twin Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
North Twin Trail, herd path, North Twin Spur |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, November 15, 2014 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Roads open at both ends with many crd in parking lots. Pretty icy in the afternoon on the forest service roads |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction, Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
crossings all low and easily crossed today, upper crossing of Little River requires one good leap |
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 | Comments: |
dusting of snow right from north twin trail head increased to 4-6 inches before summit. loose fluffy powder hid lots of blue ice which was a little tricky at times. packed out in the afternoon it was pretty good footing with spikes. consistant flow ice under powder on south twin descent and lack of crampons had us back track instead which was delightful as skies cleared and we had great views from the twins later on. microspikes overmatched on south twin heading to the hut, really a crampon worthy section and even though we knew better we did not have them so erred on the side of caution .quite cold and windy on the summits..a real taste of winter and was pleased with gear . thanks valerie for a brisk day out |
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 | Name: |
silverfox |
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 | E-Mail: |
marktaub.metrocast.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2014-11-15 |
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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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