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Hiking Trail Conditions Report
Peaks
Peaks East Osceola, Mt. Osceola, NH
Trails
Trails: Greeley Ponds Trail, Mt. Osceola Trail
Date of Hike
Date of Hike: Saturday, May 9, 2015
Parking/Access Road Notes
Parking/Access Road Notes: No issues here, but get to the trailhead early if you want to park without playing Tetris! 
Surface Conditions
Surface Conditions: Dry Trail, Ice - Black, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Ice - Breakable Crust, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Snow/Ice - Monorail (Unstable), Snow - Spring Snow, Snow/Ice - Postholes, Slush 
Recommended Equipment
Recommended Equipment: Light Traction 
Water Crossing Notes
Water Crossing Notes: All crossing were very easy to manage, both in the AM and PM. Rock hopping and even just walking through the water (with gaiters and Goretex boots) are completely fine.  
Trail Maintenance Notes
Trail Maintenance Notes: A few large blowdowns, but easy to walk around/around. Very well marked trail. 
Dog-Related Notes
Dog-Related Notes: Saw some pups, and all seemed happy and fine! 
Bugs
Bugs: The bugs are out but they are not yet biting. Had some swarming a bit, but nothing too crazy. 
Lost and Found
Lost and Found: Nothing that I saw. 
 
Comments
Comments: Lots of mixed conditions, but all quite enjoyable and fun since you get a taste of some refreshing snow with the temps in the mid 70s! The trail is very dry up until maybe 2K, and then it turns muddy, icy, and there is plenty of running water on the trail. It is still winter at the peaks, so definitely bring some spikes, and the deepest snow is between the summit of East Peak and Osceola. Just a great, fun hike!  
Name
Name: Lauren G 
E-Mail
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Date Submitted
Date Submitted: 2015-05-09 
Link
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