Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
| Peaks |
Middle Sugarloaf, North Sugarloaf, NH |
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| Trails: |
Route 302, Zealand Road, Sugarloaf Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Saturday, January 23, 2016 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty @ the winter lot in the AM, not so much early in the afternoon. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
No issues. |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
One large tree down a bit below the T junction requiring a short, steep and slippery walk-around. |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
Didn't see any. |
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| Bugs: |
They left me alone today. |
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| Lost and Found: |
Nothing. |
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| Comments: |
Zealand Road is pretty well packed down so no problem barebooting. Once I arrived at the trailhead proper I was a little surprised to find only bare boot tracks - apparently snowshoes have not been used here in a while if at all. The trail was choppy and powdery in spots so for traction - and for the common good - I opted for snowshoes. Like many things in life I left the trail in better shape than I found it. The trail still could use a couple more snowshoe treks to widen it in a few areas.
Outside of two folks carrying sleds coming down as I was ascending I didn't see anyone else on these trails. Outstanding views from both peaks for little effort made this a fine way to spend a morning. |
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| Name: |
HMJ |
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| E-Mail: |
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| Date Submitted: |
2016-01-23 |
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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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