| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Chocorua, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Champney Falls Trail, Piper Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, May 11, 2019 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Lots of parking. The lot was less than half full at 10 am. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
The first crossing is low, with the toes of my boots in water, although you can easily walk over the bridge on the road to go around it. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Hank Williams had a great time! We met a lot of nice dogs—Marco and Thor and Ranger and 2 shelties. Thanks to Marco’s mom for the pictures and treats and pleasant conversation. And thanks to the many hikers who stopped for a moment to give my puppy some attention. |
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 | Bugs: |
None! |
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 | Comments: |
This was a great spring hike! I didn’t check off snow because it was so minimal. The trail was dry to the falls then a mix of mud and snow to the switchbacks. The switch backs had a small, intermittent monorail which you could walk on or next to. It was generally about 2’ high and solid but soft enough not to require traction. I saw lots of people carrying spikes but no one wearing them. The summit area was dry. Interesting enough rangers at the parking lot were telling hikers there was a lot of ice :-( i guess they hadn’t done the hike in awhile. Spring hiking is the time when you test your boots water proofing. I was so happy with my solid leather Zamberlans. Completely waterproof. |
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 | Name: |
Diane and Hank Williams |
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 | E-Mail: |
Dtafilowski@gmail.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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