| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Cardigan, Firescrew, Mowglis Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
West Ridge Trail, Mowglis Trail, Elwell Trail, Old Dicey Road, (Lower) Manning Trail, Manning Trail, Holt Trail, Holt-Clark Cutoff, Clark Trail, Hurricane Gap Trail, South Ridge Trail, Ranger Cabin Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, February 7, 2016 |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Black, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Wet/Slippery Rock, Ice - Breakable Crust, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow - Drifts, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction, Traction, Ice Axe |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Several smaller crossings tricky, especially on Mowglis and Elwell; very challenging to cross Fowler River below and above the Welton Falls. Explore beyond the marked crossing to find a better spot |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Lucky was happy on the full loop, managed the rive crossing by swimming. |
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 | Comments: |
Descent from firetower towards Firescrew is very tricky, lots of ice and sketchy conditions. Lower parts of Mowgli and Elwell have running water under thin ice on main trail and some tough crossings. South Ridge down from Hurricane has long sections of solid ice where serious traction/ice axe would come in handy. Overall nicely packed and excellent winter trail running conditions. |
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 | Name: |
Lars Blackmore |
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 | E-Mail: |
lars@ameridane.org |
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| Date Submitted: |
2016-02-07 |
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 | Link: |
 https://www.strava.com/activities/488261828 |
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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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