| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Isolation, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Rocky Branch Trail, bushwhack, Isolation Trail, Davis Path, Isolation Spur |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, December 30, 2017 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
plowed lot, no issue |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow - Drifts, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Unstable), Slush |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
The main water crossing was done with great care, stepping on the mounds of snow-covered rocks - I noticed on the way back a large part of the snow bridge was broken and a bit of a jump was required but the snow bridge is mostly in place. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Several blow downs/leaners to crawl over, duck under, and climb around - most loaded with snow. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
none |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
Started in spikes and quickly switched to snowshoes. Nearing the end of the Engine Hill BW we met up with a hardy group of 4 that had been breaking. The Engine Hill Bushwhack was nicely done and a bit lower than I am accustomed to. We started taking turns breaking anywhere from 12-18" of powder and with every few steps slipping in to deep sink holes from 3 to 4 feet where the snow was covering up open water/slush puddles. It was quite comical and slow going crawling out of these obstacles. No issue keeping warm while working for our peak. Saw a total of 6 others - all in snowshoes, fast conditions on the return trip. Excellent day out on my favorite type of hike - Cold and Challenging. Awesome day out with Bill Cronin, Gypsy hiker and Tara. |
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 | Name: |
Rachel |
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 | E-Mail: |
ball one three one one at yahoo dot com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2017-12-30 |
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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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