Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Isolation, NH |
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| Trails: |
Rocky Branch Trail, bushwhack, Isolation Trail, Davis Path, Isolation Spur |
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| Date of Hike: |
Saturday, January 18, 2020 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty |
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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: |
The major crossing was safely bridged. There was much open water on the trails that required walk arounds or wet snow shoes. |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Lot of big blowdowns on Isolation and Davis. |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
Only one today |
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| Comments: |
Several inches of new snow low and more further up especially on Engine Hill. We broke the bush whack and dropped back to the Isolation trail a bit too soon and had to cross two gullies that were wet. On the way back we set another trail that avoided those gullies. If our track is still visible after the snow tonight go right on the way toward the summit and stay a little higher to avoid the gullies. 11 people took turns breaking so there is a great track for snow shoes start to finish. There is some open water and slush in the usual places. But often there are walk arounds this open water. We got to the summit to see nice views. Decent temps and no wind. Early on there was was a group of 6 people trying to climb in spikes. We passed them before the height of land on Rocky Branch and never saw them again. Moral of the story: snow shoes!!! |
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| Name: |
Jeb Bradley |
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| E-Mail: |
jebebrad@metrocast.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2020-01-18 |
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| Link: |
https:// |
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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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