| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Imp Face, Middle Carter (attempt), NH |
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 | Trails: |
Imp Trail, North Carter Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Tuesday, February 5, 2019 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
No issues. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Wet/Sticky, Snow - Spring Snow, Snow/Ice - Postholes, Slush |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
No issues. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Like Cabot, blazes were too minimal and the trail was difficult to find. Sad! |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Dont. |
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 | Bugs: |
Fleas, minimal. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
NA |
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 | Comments: |
The northern Imp was broken out enough for bareboots until the half hour mark and then shoes were required. I hiked to the Imp face and the trail was packed enough to make good time, however thats where the broken trail stopped. I began hiking North Carter Trail which was not broken out and immediately post holed up to my knees with snow shoes on. Its just too warm. I broke out the trail for 1/2-1mile and turned back. I would not recommend this trail until this weekend when the temps look to drop into the single digits. Maybe if you have a team of hikers and can leap frog to break the trail it might work, but solo or double doesn't seem to be a good idea. Incredible view on the Imp face. Apparently there is a hiker who breaks this trail every few days, didn't catch his name.
The southern Imp trail was not broken out at all. |
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 | Name: |
Kirby |
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| Date Submitted: |
2019-02-05 |
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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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