| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Ethan Pond, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Ethan Pond Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Tuesday, May 7, 2019 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Mud - Significant, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Unstable), Snow/Ice - Postholes, Slush |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Rock hopping at several crossings |
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 | Comments: |
I do NOT recommend this trail at this time. The first section starting from the trailhead off of 302 is in good condition, however abruptly starting at the junction with the trail that goes to Mt. Willy, one is confronted with very unstable monorail. As you continue on the trail towards Ethan Pond the snow quickly deepens. Postholing happened nearly every 3rd step. In many places there was deep water below the 2-3 feet of snow, creating a slushy ice bath up to your mid-calf every time you sunk through. The mono-rail is much too narrow for snowshoes, and the snow is too soft to support them. |
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 | Name: |
takincare |
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 | E-Mail: |
galloway.christy@gamil.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2019-05-11 |
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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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