Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
| Peaks |
Mt. Eisenhower, NH |
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| Trails: |
Edmands Path, Crawford Path, Eisenhower Loop |
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| Date of Hike: |
Tuesday, November 8, 2016 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty of room at the EP trailhead on Mt. Clinton Road, which is dry and still open. Watch out for a couple of potentially damaging potholes if coming in from the Base Station Road side. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Ice - Blue, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow - Wet/Sticky, Slush |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
All crossings on EP are bridged. |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
I counted seven minor blowdowns on EP and a few leaners due to heavy ice. |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
Hearty trail dogs, sure. |
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| Bugs: |
Nope. |
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| Lost and Found: |
Nothing. |
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| Comments: |
A beautiful morning above treeline. Crystal clear skies, no clouds and not a breath of wind despite the forecast for 20 mph. EP was wet and muddy down low. I put on spikes about 3/4 of the way up and left them on until this point on the descent. Upper sections of the EP were icy with some packed snow along the level section where the trail follows the contour of the mountain. MEL was mostly soft snow and slush, being in the sun. Cold in the woods, but very warm once above treeline, almost too warm. Incredible views in all directions due to the clear air. Due to the temps, the ice and snow was disappearing fast on the descent. |
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| Name: |
KenM |
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| E-Mail: |
kmacgray@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2016-11-08 |
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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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