| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Rand Mountain, Mt. Klem, Mt. Mack, Mt. Anna, North Straightback, Straightback Mountain, East Quarry Mountain, West Quarry Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Old Clough Road, Dave Roberts Quarry Trail, Belknap Range Trail, Quarry Spur, Reed Road Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, November 10, 2019 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Steinbach lot on Reed Rd had plenty of parking |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Ice - Breakable Crust, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Leaves - Significant/Slippery, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All rock hoppable, but some ice glazing |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
2 bigger blowdowns between Rand and Klem, both cut out for convenience |
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 | Comments: |
Spectacular loop, a favorite in less traveled trails (3 people all day). Old Clough up to Quarry / Rand split then counterclockwise to Rand, Klem, Mack, Anna, the Straightback and then the Quarries. Back track to between west / East quarry and took Reed Rd Trail back down.
View from outlook beyond East Quarry is a favorite with Mt Major and Lake Winnipesaukee in full impressive view. The exposed area along Straightback is gorgeous. Done this loop. Unwrought times and is always great.
Light snow all day on ground and doable with spikes, that said be aware there are icey spots, hidden ice under leaves and some ice flows forming. Spikes are suggested to be brought as they will be needed sooner rather than later.
Cut out the 2 big blowdowns between Rand and Klem for convenience going into winter. |
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 | Name: |
Cheinselman |
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| Date Submitted: |
2019-11-10 |
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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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