| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Smarts Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Lambert Ridge Trail, Ranger Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, November 23, 2019 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Packed ice, plenty of space |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Ice - Breakable Crust, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Leaves - Significant/Slippery |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
A few blowdowns that were easily stepped over |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Al had no problems. Stairs to tower steep so he did not go up into the tower. |
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 | Comments: |
Our group of four wore spikes from the parking lot. We wanted to do the loop clockwise (ascend Lambert Ridge, trailhead near the road) but weren't paying attention and started up the Ranger trail (trailhead toward back of lot). We were up about 1/4 mile before we realized our mistake and bushwhacked back to Lambert Ridge. Glad we had spikes but saw others that did the trail without them. Several icy sections where spikes made the footing more secure. Great views from the tower. Bear tracks around the summit cabin. Ranger trail more wet and less trafficked. Lots of wildlife tracks on Ranger trail (bear, moose, turkey, raccoons). Saw 5 other people. Entire trip took us 7 hours. |
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 | Name: |
Pauline & Al the dog |
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 | E-Mail: |
paulifeng@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2019-11-24 |
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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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