Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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East Osceola, Mt. Osceola, NH |
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| Trails: |
Greeley Ponds Trail, Mt. Osceola Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Saturday, May 9, 2015 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
No issues here, but get to the trailhead early if you want to park without playing Tetris! |
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| 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 |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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| 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. |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
A few large blowdowns, but easy to walk around/around. Very well marked trail. |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw some pups, and all seemed happy and fine! |
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| Bugs: |
The bugs are out but they are not yet biting. Had some swarming a bit, but nothing too crazy. |
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| Lost and Found: |
Nothing that I saw. |
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| 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! |
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| Name: |
Lauren G |
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| Date Submitted: |
2015-05-09 |
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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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