| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Surprise, Mt. Moriah, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Carter-Moriah Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, November 23, 2018 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Lot/field plowed. First car in at 8am, only a few upon leaving at 2:30pm. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow - Drifts, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable) |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
none |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
A few large blowdowns that looked fairly recent, but easy to step aside of. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
none |
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 | Bugs: |
none |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
The first half mile was well packed down to start this morning. After that point, a few inches of fresh powder leading up to Mt. Surprise. Beyond Mt. Surprise, there were a few larger drifts, and a few more inches of powder on top of a pretty stable monorail. The monorail is fairly narrow so a few steps off and we sunk to knee or mid-thigh, depending. On the way back, things were much firmer and it made for a quick descent. It was a brisk morning with a steady wind, and the things got nicer as the day progressed. Beautiful views looking toward the Northern Presidentials. |
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 | Name: |
AndrewD |
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| Date Submitted: |
2018-11-23 |
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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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