| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
West Rattlesnake, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Old Bridle Path |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, March 15, 2019 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Old Bridle and Mt. Morgan lots plowed. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Spring Snow, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
The two blowdowns were removed; thank you! |
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 | Comments: |
Morning showers (not too much rain) gave way to a sunny afternoon in this area, with temperatures hitting 60 degrees.
Old Bridle Path is typically bootpacked. It was bootable this afternoon, but just barely. I was spinning my tires a lot in spikes and the footbed was very soft. Lots of postholes along the sides. In hindsight, I would have worn snowshoes for better traction and flotation.
I took a few steps onto the previously packed Ridge Trail and instantly postholed up to my knees. Not wanting to trash the trail, I turned around. Snowshoes are absolutely necessary on these side trails right now, with full snowpack, probably 2-3 feet deep. |
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 | Name: |
rocket21 |
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 | E-Mail: |
rocket21@franklinwebpublishing.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2019-03-15 |
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 | Link: |
 https://www.franklinsites.com/hikephotos |
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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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