| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Rowe, Gunstock Mountain, Belknap Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Ridge Trail, Brook Trail, Saddle Trail, Blue Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, January 2, 2020 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Lots of parking at the main lot for the Gunstock Mountain Resort. Ridge Trail begins to the right of the lodge on a road that passes next to the Mountain Coaster. (The skate park referred to in the Southern NH Trail Guide is no longer there.) |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Outstanding blazes and signage, thanks to BRATTS. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Arlo romped. |
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 | Comments: |
We thought we might do a loop via Ridge and Overlook Trails but instead did an out-and-back because Overlook was unbroken up top. Virtually all other trails that we used or saw were tracked if not fully packed, including Brook (going back down), White (beyond Belknap), and the various trails climbing from the west (including Benjamin Weeks and Gunstock Mtn). The trails in places could use another six or twelve inches of snow, but really the conditions were excellent for snowshoeing. Enjoy! |
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 | Name: |
John C. |
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 | E-Mail: |
jcarter@holycross.edu |
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| Date Submitted: |
2020-01-02 |
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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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