| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Major, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Mt. Major Trail, Brook Trail, Boulder Loop |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, March 16, 2019 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
The parking lot is not fully plowed; the spots are also shorter than normal because the snow isn't pushed back far enough. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow - Spring Snow, Slush |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
There were a few water crossings along the Yellow Trail on the way up; I don't recall one on the Orange Trail coming down. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
The first part of the Blue Trail had some ice with water running down the steep sections. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
There are some icy parts and deep snow sections off the side of the trails. |
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 | Bugs: |
None |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
It was a gorgeous day for a later-winter hike. My dad and I climbed up the Yellow Trail and came down the Orange Trail. There was a good amount of people hiking today, we saw a few dogs including a cute little Golden Retriever puppy that was only 12 weeks old. It was VERY windy on top of the mountain, we had to sit down on the south-facing side of the mountain to escape it (we had a nice very of Alton Bay and had a good half-hour chat there before we moved on). There are some slushy sections on the trails where the sun hits; in the shade, it is either packed-powder or ice. I would highly suggest using micro-spikes and hiking poles. Snowshoes and crampons are not necessary. If you plan to stay at the stop, be sure to bring something that will break the wind. |
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 | Name: |
Harrison Haas |
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 | E-Mail: |
harrisonwhaas@hotmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2019-03-16 |
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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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