| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Straightback Mountain, Mt. Major, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Old Stage Road, Blueberry Pasture Trail, Straightback Mountain Trail, Belknap Range Trail, Boulder Loop Trail, Jesus Valley - Beaver Pond Trail, Old Stage Road |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, December 16, 2018 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked on Jesus Valley Road just before the private drive, probably room for 6-7 cars off edge of road. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Breakable Crust, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Many blowdowns on Blueberry Pasture Trail between Old Stage Road & Straightback Mtn Tr., Major tree down at beginning of BRT at intersection with Brook Trail. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw one on top of Major, looked cold could have used a doggie coat and another on the way down the Boulder Loop Trail that was slipping and sliding up. |
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 | Comments: |
Long loop to pick up the Blueberry Pasture Trail and the flat part of the Jesus Valley - Beaver Pond Trail. Old Stage Road was a combo of frozen snow & ice and bare spots, Blueberry pasture was more of the same, Starightback Mtn Tr. ice and snow. Snowshoes not needed anywhere today, left ours in the car. Was able to avoid most of the ice until coming down off of Starightback on the BRT, probably should have put spikes on for the descent, but we picked our way around the ice. BRT from Brook to summit of Major open rock, snow & ice. Only saw people when reached the summit of Major and then only 4 groups/solo so maybe 10 people, not a typical day on Mount Major. Still good views in all directions. Decided to put on spikes when we hit the steeps on the Boulder Loop Trail. Was able to take them off on the lower part of the JVBP trail which was mostly snow, ice and many bare spots. Looked like trail was relocated along the pond. Nice loop around 6+ miles. |
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 | Name: |
Frinda |
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 | E-Mail: |
fredwijnenriems@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2018-12-17 |
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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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