Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Rimrock, Mt. Cardigan, NH |
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| Trails: |
West Ridge Trail, South Ridge Trail, Skyland Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Friday, February 17, 2017 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plowed area good for several cars. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Blue, Ice - Breakable Crust, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow - Drifts |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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| Comments: |
South Ridge trail was unbroken since last storm, which was no issue until I got up toward Rimrock...deep drifts and steep. From Rimrock I opted to take Skyland to West Ridge and summit. Skyland was deep in places. West Ridge had some earlier ski tracks and wasn't bad. Once you get on the cone...snow is pretty much blown off except leeward side of some of the ledges...otherwise breakable crust, or spotty ice on rocks. You'll want either mountaineering snowshoes with aggressive traction or microspikes for the top...no need for crampons. Wind was fierce on cone...ended up going on all fours for a short stretch. Great views today! |
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| Name: |
Bob B. |
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| Date Submitted: |
2017-02-17 |
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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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