| 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: |
Friday, January 4, 2019 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
The lot was not plowed and there was a snow bank blocking the entrance. I parked a quarter mile up the Kanc in a plowed out are wide enough to be completely off the road. The only other hiker I encountered today had shoveled out an entrance and was able to get her vehicle into the lot. If you have a four-wheel drive vehicle you should be able to get in the lot through the opening. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Breakable Crust, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow - Drifts |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All were easily crossed |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
A couple leaners but easy to navigate |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Hiked with mine (Roxie). Trails were good for her although at times the ice crust was not. She had a great day and was worn out by the end. |
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 | Comments: |
The trail was tracked out to about a quarter mile past the Osceola Trail junction. After that there was 4 - 6 inches of new snow with drifts of a foot or more along the ridge. I used snow shoes the entire hike. It was difficult going on the ascent of the steep sections with soft powder on top of an ice crust. I often slide backwards before breaking through the crust. At the Chimney, my dog was not comfortable on the ice covered rock to the right so we completely bypassed it by going lower and came back on the trail above it. Ran into only one other hiker about half way between the peaks on our way out. The trip down was fast! I either slid on my but or basically snow shoe skied. The trail should be well packed out now. |
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 | Name: |
Steve Corcoran |
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 | E-Mail: |
Stephenfcorcoran@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2019-01-04 |
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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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