Gunstock Mountain (attempt) - Overlook Trail - 2-16-2017

Hiking Trail Conditions Report
	Peaks	Gunstock Mountain (attempt) , NH

	Trails:	Overlook Trail

	Date of Hike:	Thursday, February 16, 2017

	Parking/Access Road Notes:	Parked near the maintenance sheds at Gunstock Mountain Resort

	Surface Conditions:	Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow - Drifts

	Recommended Equipment:	Snowshoes

	Water Crossing Notes:	One with a sketchy ice bridge just after leaving the cross country ski trails.

	Trail Maintenance Notes:	Blazing could use some work particularly on the ascent. No visible blow downs.

	Dog-Related Notes:	Deep snow up there might cause problems for some dogs

	Bugs:

	Lost and Found:


	Comments:	I don't think this trail has been used all winter... Lots of snow to break trough. The initial portion that follows the nordic trails was a mix of groomed and un-groomed nordic trails. Saw a few skiers out and a groomer smoothing out the new snow. Once off the nordic trails the trail breaking began. We were breaking trail in 2-3 feet of powder with occasional drifts. Slow going all the way up. We made it to the overlook for some nice views and continued on towards the Belknap/Gunstock col. After a short descent the trail continues upward into a nice hardwood forest. We decided we had enough and turned around partway up into the hardwood. Coming down was a piece of cake compared to going up. Met a couple other hikers on our way out that were planning on the Overlook Trail. Nice to see some others out there today.

	Name:	Skidder

	E-Mail:	stephen.kidder@yahoo.com

	Date Submitted:	2017-02-16

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