| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Roberts, Faraway Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Mt. Roberts Trail, High Ridge Trail, access road, Faraway Mountain Trail, Cold Spring Trail, Cold Spring Road |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, November 16, 2019 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
At the top of Ossipee Park Road in Moultonborough. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Ice - Blue, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
The only issue on MRT is that the signed tree for the lower viewpoint spur has fallen over. No issues on the other trails. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Sure. |
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 | Bugs: |
Too cold. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
I found a Canon DSLR lens hood at the trailhead and left it on top of the iron ranger. |
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 | Comments: |
Mostly complete snow cover on this entire loop. The summit clearing of Faraway, the highest point of this trek, had drifts of 4 to 6 in. but everywhere else, including the ridge, was no more than 3 in. A couple of icy spots on MRT that can be avoided. I carried spikes but never felt the need to use them. No one in the parking lot when I arrived and I only saw one other person on trail. Excellent views as always from the open south ridge of Roberts. Cold, but not too windy and comfortable with the bright sun.
In retrospect, I probably should have just come back via MRT. It's been several years since I'd done this loop and kinda forgot 3/4 of it is along carriage road trails. The walking is very easy, but the distance adds up due to the miles of switchbacks.
Pretty quiet out here today. Lots of critter tracks sighted, including moose, deer and turkey. |
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 | Name: |
KenM |
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 | E-Mail: |
kmacgray@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2019-11-16 |
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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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