Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Chocorua, NH |
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| Trails: |
Piper Trail, Champney Falls Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Tuesday, January 1, 2019 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
$3 to park in the winter parking at piper trail (private residence) |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable) |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction, Traction |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
nothing noteworthy - all rock hoppable or bridged |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
icy sections on piper trail before junction with champney falls probably not safe/doable for most dogs. saw some dogs up on summit though so from junction up seemed to be doable - still icy parts though, so not for all dogs. |
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| Comments: |
Overall a great hike - beautiful day and easy going! Microspikes definitely necessary. Just some steep icy sections on Piper Trail which were a little sketchy - microspikes worked for us but i wouldn't have minded having some more traction. Spur to Camp Penacook shelter was also very icy. From junction w/ Champney Falls trail to summit, trail was easier, but still a few steep icy sections. Champney Falls Trail was a breeze - much less ice and packed. Falls loop was great too! |
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| Name: |
ctrl+z |
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| E-Mail: |
dtwilson4826@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2019-01-01 |
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| Link: |
https:// |
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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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