Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Isolation, NH |
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| Trails: |
Rocky Branch Trail, bushwhack, Isolation Trail, Davis Path, Isolation Summit Spur |
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| Date of Hike: |
Friday, January 16, 2015 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Lot plowed & cleared. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow - Drifts |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
All crossings are solidly bridged. There is an open step-around before the last crossing; its an awkward big step over the open water but do-able. |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trails are in great shape except for that huge crawl-under a short distance up the Rocky Branch Trail --- this one will have to wait for the chainsaw crew. |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
The happy Golden had a great day out in the powder! |
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| Comments: |
The trails and the bushwack are solidly tracked. Today's winds and snow squalls did drift the track back in on the more open bushwack sections and in places up on the Davis Path. But, it is very easy to follow and find the route. It will stay in good shape until the next big snow. |
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| Name: |
Uncle Walter |
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| Date Submitted: |
2015-01-16 |
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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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