| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
East Osceola, Mt. Osceola, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Greeley Ponds Trail, Mt. Osceola Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, April 16, 2016 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Ice - Blue, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow - Spring Snow, Slush |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
Starting to come out. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
Remarkably dangerous conditions. Trail is very steep and still very icy. The ice itself is slushy and unstable, similar to rotting waterfall ice. I found microspikes of limited assurance. The trail was unnervingly exposed for what is a relatively moderate hike in better conditions: A fall could be very severe. I wish I had taken crampons and an ice ax rather than microspikes and poles. We ended up spending a fair amount of time climbing in the trees to avoid sections of trail. Trekking poles are of limited use. I put my poles on my pack to keep my hands free to grab trees and roots. Be careful! |
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 | Name: |
will g |
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 | E-Mail: |
Will.greene@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2016-04-17 |
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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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