| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
East Osceola, Mt. Osceola, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Greeley Ponds Trail, Mt. Osceola Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, January 15, 2015 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plowed and in good shape. I was first at 7:15AM and 4 other vehicles at 1PM. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Blue, 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: |
All esily crossed over ice and snow or wooden bog bridges. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
A couple of leaners to walk under or step over. |
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 | Comments: |
The moon was out while driving but the sky became overcast at sunrise. Temps from 0 to 20 with a strong breeze at both summits. No views as the cloud line was at about 3,200 feet with both summits socked in. Saw 10 hikers today, 4 were on the Greeley Ponds Trail enjoying a snowshoe hike, the other 6 climbed the Osceola's. The trails were in good shape with a hard packed base. The steep section going up East Peak was difficult but doable with light traction or crampons. Using trees to help pull yourself up the trail or to slow you down on the way down. About an inch of new snow and some drifting up high. Another great day out in the mountains. |
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 | Name: |
Rick S. |
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| Date Submitted: |
2015-01-16 |
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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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