| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Isolation (attempt), NH |
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 | Trails: |
Rocky Branch Trail, Isolation Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, May 18, 2019 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
all good |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Significant, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Unstable), Snow - Spring Snow, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Water levels were high today, but not terrible. We were unable/unwilling to attempt the water crossings, so bushwhacked along the river until we merged with the Engine Hill bushwhack. Several of us turned back, but we know of 1 group that successfully crossed at the final crossing. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
There is going to be a lot of debris clearing this year |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
2 extremely happy Brittany spaniels loved the day |
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 | Bugs: |
black flies found us in the parking lot, but not on the trail |
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 | Comments: |
tough conditions today. Monorail was virtually non-existent and snow was generally rotten. Constant postholing through undermined snow, and no, snowshoes wouldn't have helped. Spikes weren't needed, as there was nothing to grip. Water running through the trail as usual, but we broke through snow in sections into deep standing water. We turned back about 2 miles from the summit, but Mark, Leah, Jason, and another woman successfully summitted. Bring dry clothes and lots of patience. |
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 | Name: |
mtnlady |
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 | E-Mail: |
mtnlady61@hotmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2019-05-18 |
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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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