| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Carter Dome, South Carter, Middle Carter, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Nineteen Mile Brook Trail, Carter Dome Trail, Carter-Moriah Trail, North Carter Trail, Imp Trail, Joe Dodge Cutoff |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Tuesday, December 7, 2010 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Large lot. No problems. Fee Pay area. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Unpacked Powder, Ice - Breakable Crust, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
No problems |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Major blowdown on the Imp Trail. One has to bushwhack around. Ice balled trees on the ridge hanging in the trail. |
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 | Comments: |
About 1" of snow with some ice on 19 Mile Brook Tr. to the jct. of the N. Carter Tr. North Carter Trail had about 2" of snow and ice to Zeta Pass. C-M trail to the Dome had about 4" of snow. The ridge over the peaks had about 4" of snow and ice. Lots of trees with ice balls leaning into the trail. We had to duck, crawl, and push them aside. Very energy consuming. North Carter trail and Imp Trail were snow covered with lots of boney rocks. One monster, bushwhack around, blow down on the Imp Trail (south branch) laying lengthwise in the trail.
We carried snowshoes, but used spikes the whole day.
It turned out to be a nice day. Some snow flurries in the morning and sunshine in the afternoon with very little wind. We didn't see anyone else today. Thanks to Bill M. and Bruce P. for helping me out today.
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 | Name: |
Wolfgang |
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 | E-Mail: |
rjmartin@fairpoint.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2010-12-07 |
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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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