| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
East Osceola, Mt. Osceola, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Greeley Ponds Trail, Mt. Osceola Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Monday, December 16, 2019 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Greeley Ponds Trailhead parking is ice covered with a bit of snow on top that provides needed traction. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Ice - Blue |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Water was high at first river crossing but there are multiple routes across. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
There are a couple of step-overs but nothing significant. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Trail is too steep and icy for safe passage of dogs IMO. |
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 | Comments: |
Total snow cover is 1" down low, no more than 6" on the ridge. No need for snowshoes but traction is a must. Crampons or Hillsounds would be overkill so Microspikes are the best option.
Lots of ice on the trail, particularly on the steeps. A dusting of snow on top makes for sketchy travel. I dare say it is hazardous right now and would recommend avoiding it until there is a good snow pack. |
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 | Name: |
Carl |
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 | E-Mail: |
carl.cressey@comcast.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2019-12-16 |
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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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