| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
East Osceola, Mt. Osceola, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Greeley Ponds Trail, Mt. Osceola Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, November 4, 2018 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
2 other cars pulled into the lot just before me at 7:40A, and we were the only ones there. Upon return at 12:30P, it was full and there were vehicles on the Kanc. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Ice - Black, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Ice - Breakable Crust, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Mud - Significant, Leaves - Significant/Slippery, Snow/Ice - Postholes, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
EVERYTHING is running high, fast, and deep. But thing are rock hoppable if you have good balance and look around. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Nothing of significance. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw a few enjoying the snow and abundant water. Excellent trip for experienced pups(ledges could be dicey). |
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 | Bugs: |
None. |
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 | Comments: |
A little of everything on this trek. Snow starts showing up at about 2800' and is pretty steady at 3"-6" above 3200'. Microspikes were perfect for most of the trail above 3500' and made the icy rocks/ledges much more manageable. Some would be dangerous without any help. VERY wet and muddy down low; at one point an overrun water bar makes the trail into a stream on Greeley Pond Trail. Up between the peaks the trail is covered with a nice stiff layer of snow with myriad post holes, but they are only about 2"-3" deep so it doesn't really matter. Not enough cover for snowshoes anyways. Nice meeting Jim out there and good luck on your pursuit of the 48x4 seasons! |
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 | Name: |
captinaicebeard |
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| Date Submitted: |
2018-11-04 |
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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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