| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Isolation, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Rocky Branch Trail, Engine Hill Bushwhack, Isolation Trail, Tent Site Bushwhack, Davis Path |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, April 11, 2018 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow - Wet/Sticky |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
5th crossing on Isolation Trail still has a decent snow bridge. |
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 | Comments: |
Nice day for Isolation and conditions were pretty good. Overnight snow left only 2-3" of new snow to manage but we were still able to easily find the route. Engine Hill bushwhack is nicely done through the birch glades and dropping out onto the Isolation Trail close to the little bushwhack to avoid crossings 3 and 4. I've always come out further away from that point, so it was a nice surprise to get to the 5th crossing quickly. Small bushwhack near camp site area dumped us out right on the Davis Path, and from there it was pretty quick work to the summit of Isolation. Warmer temps meant sticky snow and balling no matter what traction we wore. We gave up on the spikes half way to the Engine Hill Bushwhack, and wore snowshoes from there to the summit and back. By that point, we'd had enough of the balling on the snowshoes, so they got a free ride the rest of the hike.
A mix of sun, blue skies, clouds and even a little snow made for a great hike out to Isolation - thanks Claudette! |
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 | Name: |
SBanks |
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 | E-Mail: |
summersetbanks@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2018-04-12 |
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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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