| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Hale, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Herd path, North Twin Trail, Firewardens Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, March 5, 2017 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
More cars than I've ever seen at the end of Little River road (maybe 15 or so), more than the number of people we saw all day - no issues |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Ice - Breakable Crust, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction, Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
No issues today - herd path between first crossing of North Twin trail and beginning of Firewarden's trail meanders into mostly frozen stream bed a bit, largest tributary crossing looked sketchy in places but stayed solid - would be more cautious with warmer temps later this week |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
A few duckunders but no major issues |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Hannah had a great day - no major issues for cold and winter condition hardy dogs |
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 | Comments: |
Put spikes on about a quarter of a mile from the car and kept them on until back at the car - 1-2" fairly packed snow on top of a hard icy crust, maybe 4-6" drifts in a few spots up high but snowshoes got a free ride all day. Overall good footing except for a few steeper spots on the bottom half mile of FWT, even in the afternoon sun we were slipping a bit because our spikes were having trouble getting good purchase into the very hard crust - certainly no need for more aggressive traction, just be careful. The path splits about 20-30 yards below the summit, we went right on the way up (not the real trail) and followed the real trail on the way down, both had a very short section of ducking through thick branches. Plenty of tracks heading towards the Twins, and down both Hale Brook and Lend-a-Hand trails from the summit. Saw about a dozen other people out enjoying the day, definitely chilly but with the birch glades and blue sky this route is always wonderful - thanks Nikki, Adam and Hannah for a great day. |
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 | Name: |
Hikes with Hannah |
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| Date Submitted: |
2017-03-05 |
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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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