Mt. Osceola, East Osceola - Mt. Osceola Trail - 11-15-2015

Hiking Trail Conditions Report
	Peaks	Mt. Osceola, East Osceola, NH

	Trails:	Mt. Osceola Trail

	Date of Hike:	Sunday, November 15, 2015

	Parking/Access Road Notes:	Plenty at the trail head off Tripoli Rd. A couple of cars almost out of the lot means it was a buys day when I got back.

	Surface Conditions:	Dry Trail, Ice - Black, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Wet Trail, Ice - Blue, Ice - Breakable Crust, Standing/Running Water on Trail

	Recommended Equipment:	Light Traction

	Water Crossing Notes:	All seeps are easy with a lot still open.

	Trail Maintenance Notes:	Trails are starting to fill in nicely with snow. Ice on the upper trail from the flow is manageable with care but becoming solid. All trails are in great shape with minimal blow downs (just a few leaners).

	Dog-Related Notes:	Lil' Nugget had a fantastic time with everyone and enjoyed the sticks and snow. She even caught a vole (Ewwww!)

	Bugs:	Yeah... Nope.

	Lost and Found:	One ball cap on the Mount O summit.


	Comments:	Great day for a hike of these two summits. Low winds and views abound. Trail are in great shape and starting to fill in nicely. I'd expect to use micros from now on for the upper trail to the summit until we get more snow. Chimney and By Pass are clear. Choose your poison on those. I take the By Pass with the pup because it's just easier that way. Nice day out there.

	Name:	Mouse and Lil' Nugget

	E-Mail:	rachel_kowalsky@hotmail.com

	Date Submitted:	2015-11-15

	Link:	https://sghnh48.blogspot.com/2015/11/mount-osceola-peaks-to-get-my-winter.html
		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.