| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Moriah, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Stony Brook Trail, Carter-Moriah Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, November 23, 2019 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Large parking lot was well plowed, and very easy to find off the main road. Only 1 other car when we arrived, and no others when we returned. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Wet/Slippery Rock, Ice - Breakable Crust, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Well maintained bridges near the beginning of the trail over the significant water.
After that, the 2 crossings were rock hop-able. And numerous streams also easy to cross. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
a number of blowdowns, but can go over or under them. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
There was one dog who looked happy -- wondering about their paws in the ice/snow. |
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 | Bugs: |
none!!!! |
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 | Comments: |
It was a fabulous day for a hike. Not too cold, and very clear with great, great views. Was concerned about the wind forecast prior to heading out, however most of this trail is protected and in the trees, and the wind was not an issue most of the time. On the more exposed parts, needed put on a shell, and bundle up due to the wind. There were tracks in the crusty snow, so very easy to follow the Stony Brook trail most of the time even though the blue blazes were sparse . The only place we went off the trail was at about 0.5 miles when we continued along a path adjacent to Stony Brook, rather then turning left and going up the incline to stay on the trail. There was not a blue blaze, and we continued straight , following footprints. Only went off trail for about 75 feet, because it was clear we were off trail, and then we backtracked. Just be aware at around 0.5 miles, bc the trail is a little unclear.
Also, prior to setting out was concerned about the descriptions of the rock scrambles on the trail, and the ice on the trail. Microspikes were essential, and made the scrambling fun and relatively easy on the trail. Carried snow shoes, but did not use them.
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 | Name: |
DZP |
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| Date Submitted: |
2019-11-23 |
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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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