Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Moosilauke, NH |
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| Trails: |
Gorge Brook Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Saturday, October 19, 2019 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Lord almighty, I've never seen so many cars at a trailhead. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Ice - Black, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Wet Trail, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
All bridged |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Looking pretty good, although the spruce it growing in tight up high. |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
No problems for pups, our's had a blast. |
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| Bugs: |
All dead and gone >:) |
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| Comments: |
Started seeing trace snow at about 3600' which is about when the melting rime ice started dripping on us. The trail was damp, but there were some icy patches above 4000'. Beware of the temperature, as it could all refreeze. It's black ice, so spikes wont help much. There isn't any real snow up high, just loads of rime ice (like 3-4" long feathers). There is one notable mud/water pit 20' long shortly after you hit the first open spur, it is barely rock hop-able (assuming no ice). Waterproof footwear is advisable, although not strictly required. Was planning on following the carriage road to snapper, but decided not to subject the dog to the extra exposure. Gorge brook trail has a very consistently moderate grade, very easy (for a mountain this big). |
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| Name: |
Tom J |
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| Date Submitted: |
2019-10-19 |
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| Link: |
https://www.gaiagps.com/datasummary/track/a9cc77ac0f330b425af8cf68255d3bdd276946f1/?layer=caltoporelief,GaiaTopoRasterFeet |
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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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