Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Hale, NH |
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| Trails: |
North Twin Trail, herd path, Fire Wardens Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Friday, November 25, 2016 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Haystack Road (and other nearby roads) still open, but a little slick.
Only car at 7:30am, one other on return at 10:30 |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow - Wet/Sticky, Leaves - Significant/Slippery, Slush |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
Minor ones we did were piece of cake. |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
A couple step overs and one duck under on fire wardens. |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
Tucker enjoyed the snow. |
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| Comments: |
Minimal snow on North Twin, with patches of wet leaves, mud and bare rocks. Much the same on heard path and bottom of Fire Wardens. Increased to maybe 4" or 6" up high. All trails were packed and very easy to follow, with only a light dusting over previous tracks. My tracks were turning to slush on the way back down. Some running water on trail in places.
This trail is amazingly easy to follow and an absolute joy to hike.
Saw one other solo on Hale summit that came up Hale Brook.
Some light drizzle on the way up, sun poking out on the way down.
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| Name: |
Dave K. and Tucker |
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| E-Mail: |
mthiker100@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2016-11-25 |
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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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