| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Surprise, Mt. Moriah (attempt), NH |
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 | Trails: |
Carter Moriah Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, October 26, 2018 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Small dirt pull-in just before the trailhead on Bangor St |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow - Drifts |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None of note |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Numerous small blowdowns - nothing major, just nuisances |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
I would think not |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
Originally intended to climb Middle Carter via 19 Mile Brook, but when I arrived at 7:15 I found an unplowed lot and a stuck car. I tried (unsuccessfully) to help him, but he had to wait for help. I decided not to get stuck myself and drove up the road to try Moriah. 19 Mile Brook had looked like a solid packed trail, so I decided to risk no snowshoes on Carter Moriah. Should've brought them. There were only a few footprints that didn't pack and freeze that much, so above about 2000 ft it was a slog through about 6-8 inches of powdery snow, with deeper drifts, and getting deeper as I ascended. Going was slow, and I decided about 3 miles in that I just didn't want it enough today. Disappointed, but still an enjoyable hike - the views over to the Presidentials and off to the northwest were outstanding. At this point it seems like it will be snowshoes for at least the near future, and perhaps from here on out. I'm not gonna lie, it seems a bit early. |
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 | Name: |
K Mo |
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| Date Submitted: |
2018-10-26 |
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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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