| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Isolation, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Rocky Branch Trail, bushwhack, Isolation Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, November 4, 2009 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Ice - Black, Ice - Blue, Mud, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
By taking the Engine Hill bushwhack, the first two Isolation Trail crossings were avoided. Took the herd path to avoid 3+4. Crossing 5 was a little bit tricky, but doable with dry boots. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Removed some blowdowns on Isolation Trail. Still some blowdowns remaining on Rocky Branch and Isolation Trails. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Hunters using the forest road at the opposite side of the parking lot - may want to keep the dogs close until a ways away. |
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 | Comments: |
Dusting of snow starts around 2,700' or so - no more than 1/2 inch. Rocky Branch Trail had some mud and running water sections. Isolation Trail had some pooled/running water under not-so-solid ice. Light traction might be needed to ascend the Isolation summit spur. |
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 | Name: |
rocket21 |
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 | E-Mail: |
rocket21 at franklinwebpublishing dot com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2009-11-04 |
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 | Link: |
 https://www.franklinsites.com/hikephotos/NewHampshire/mtisolation-2009-1104.php |
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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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