| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Arethusa Falls, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Arethusa Falls Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, April 13, 2019 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Large lot down low with a smaller lot right at the trailhead. Spaces were still available in the upper lot |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Snow - Wet/Sticky, Snow - Spring Snow |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Smaller streams are now open but easy rock hops, running water on trail has led to herd paths in a couple of spots; impressive monorails on the two wooden bridges; snow bridge across the stream at the falls was still holding today but won't likely last long |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw many, trail shouldn't pose too much difficulty. |
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 | Comments: |
With the crowds in Pinkham notch for the inferno opted to head over to arethusa falls. Ended up being a great choice. Trails weren't too crowded today. Snow cover still bottom to top. Spring snow but trail was solid unless you stepped off the side then people were still postholing 2 feet or so - snowshoes weren't needed today. There was still a good snowbridge to cross and get up close to the falls. Light traction helpful for one steep pitch as you head down to the falls and also useful coming down as the snow got a bit slippery. Falls were impressive today especially with clear blue skies as a background. A lot of ice on both sides - a couple of large pieces came off while we were there so keep an eye open. |
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 | Name: |
Brian from Maine |
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 | E-Mail: |
brobert1@maine.rr.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2019-04-14 |
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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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