| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Bondcliff, Mt. Bond, West Bond, Mt. Guyot, Zealand Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Lincoln Woods Trail, Bondcliff Trail, Twinway, Zealand Trail, Zealand Road |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, April 14, 2016 |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Ice - Breakable Crust, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow - Wet/Sticky, Snow - Spring Snow |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction, Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Water levels are low, so all crossings on Bondcliff Trail and Zealand Trail easily rock hopped. All four crossings on Bondcliff were flowing on this hike. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Stepover blowdowns on Wilderness and Bondcliff Trails. Not unusual for spring. |
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 | Comments: |
Bare trail all the way into the Bondcliff Trail from Lincoln Woods and to just past the first water crossing. Nice to not have to wear traction or fight the ice. From there, light traction (microspikes/Hillsounds) worked great for the ice, rather than rock hopping or hiking on the sides of the trail. Rock spikes recommended for the next few miles or else it will be on/off with the traction as there are both clear and icy sections. Higher up in the staircase section, ice becomes more consistent, but no major bulges. The warm temps kept the ice a bit softer, making it easy to hike with light traction. Bondcliff and up to the scrub on Bond is pretty much ice free, traction not really needed, so we got a break there. From the scrub to just below hut on the Twinway, light traction was perfect. There are a few ice bulges getting closer to the hut, but the ice was so soft they weren't a problem. Zealand Trail is a mix of bare and icy trail, rock spikes might be a good idea here, too. Zealand Road is ice free and mostly dry, nice to have at the end of a long hike.
The weather was super nice for a trek over the Bonds - sunny with light winds and fantastic views! Thanks to Claudette and Kevin for another fun and enjoyable day on the Bonds. |
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 | Name: |
SBanks |
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 | E-Mail: |
summersetbanks@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2016-04-15 |
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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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