| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Hale, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Herd path, Haystack Road, North Twin Trail, herd path, Fire Warden's Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, January 23, 2016 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Little River Road very busy today. Over 20 cars when we left in the early afternoon. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Ice - Breakable Crust, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow - Drifts |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Stayed on Herd Path once on the North Twin trail but did observe that the Little River is bridging nicely for those who may opt to cross when hiking to Twins. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trails in good shape. Well packed along herd path and North Twin. Lots of traffic to the Twins and to Hale today. We were first up the Firewardens Trail and put Snowshoes on above 3K feet. Some fresh powder to pack down (6-8 inches). A few others followed afterwards so the trail now well packed too. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
A few going to Twins today but not up to Hale. Were eager to hit the Trail in the early AM. |
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 | Bugs: |
Heh Heh, Nope. Why we Luv Winter hiking. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Nothing to report |
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 | Comments: |
Cold and crisp. Little or NO wind until the Summit. Even once there, it was maybe 10 mph.
One of those days where you have perfect 'hiking cold' conditions. The FWT Birch Glades and
Sentinel Pines with gorgeous & generous draped snow were 'take you breath away' beautiful
and simply awesome. Snow was clinging to all the branches up to the sky. Just another
Fabulous day to be Out in the Whites :) |
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 | Name: |
dpe56 |
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 | E-Mail: |
dpe56@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2016-01-23 |
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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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