| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Owl's Head, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Lincoln Woods Trail, Black Pond Trail, bushwhack, Lincoln Brook Trail, bushwhack, Owls Head Path |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, December 22, 2019 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Surprised there were only about a dozen cars. Nice bathrooms with heat. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Wet/Sticky, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Crossings today had solid routes across although I treaded softly because they were deep and strongly flowing. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Evidence of trail work; believe Adam is the one to thank. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
None seen today. I wouldn't trust my dogs with the current brook crossings. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Hikers leaving right before me (slightly after 6:00) lost pair of gloves on Kanc short ways down from Lincoln Woods. |
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 | Comments: |
Trails in fine condition today. Brutus BW goes up steep section in woods. Noticed a snowshoe path departing this route; that looked to rejoin up higher; which could possibly be a better option. Tracks also leaving the top on ridge and heading north from summit. I followed the tracks north until realizing I'd gone beyond summit. Back tracked and hit summit again. I look for the tree with WHOA scratched into it. Also noticed pile of branches across path leaving northward to let you know that's the end (wish I'd seen them earlier). Snowshoes recommended for the top ridge as there is more snow depth up there and warmer weather in forecast. Nice chatting with Rachel, Al and Rick; 3 of 5 summiters today; surprising low count. Nice day for the Owl! |
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 | Name: |
franco |
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| Date Submitted: |
2019-12-22 |
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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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