| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Isolation, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Rocky Branch Trail, bushwhack, Isolation Trail, Davis Path |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, December 1, 2018 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty of room. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Unpacked Powder, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Slush |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
We bypassed the 3rd and 4th crossing of Rocky Branch, the 5th was open but easy to cross. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Lots of bend overs and a few blowdowns after the 5th crossing and along Davis Path. Nothing unusual. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Marlie sat this one put due t0 her skin allergies bothering one of her feet. Would have been tough for most dogs on the way up. The trail was pretty well packed on the way out. |
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 | Bugs: |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Some trekking poles were left behind at the parking lot. I have them if you want them back. |
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 | Comments: |
The trail started out nicely packed but we passed several others near the HoL and eventually caught up to the trail breakers shortly after the whack. We joined forces and 6 of us broke out the last 2.5 mi to the summit. The shortcut through the tent site was too thick with snow covered trees so we stayed on the trail to Davis Path. Average 12 in of snow to break with many deeper spots and lots of unfrozen holes. Congratulations to the 2 girls that finished their 48 today. They had to work for it. There were 14 people on the trail today but only 8 reached the summit. Two barebooters made it a short distance past the upper crossing before retreating. They will sleep good tonight.
13~ mi 3600' elev+ |
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 | Name: |
IQuest |
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 | E-Mail: |
iandanner@hotmail com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2018-12-01 |
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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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