Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Kearsarge, NH |
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| Trails: |
Auto road, Winslow Trail, Barlow Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Saturday, April 30, 2011 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Auto road to Winslow State Park still gated and closed. Cars lined up on shoulder of road. Auto road walk to Winslow Trail trailhead snow free. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Ice - Blue, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Small Patches, Standing/Running Water on Trail |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
Nothing of significance |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
One chainsaw blowdown near bottom of Barlow Trail. A few blowdowns on the auto road to Winslow State Park upper lot. |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
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| Bugs: |
A few down low, none biting. |
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| Comments: |
Trails were generally dry with some avoidable mud and a little running water in places. Still some lingering patches of blue ice, a good half foot deep, in both Barlow and Winslow Trail, but generally avoidable. Otherwise, trails are pretty much snow free. |
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| Name: |
rocket21 |
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| E-Mail: |
rocket21 at franklinwebpublishing dot com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2011-04-30 |
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| Link: |
https://www.franklinsites.com/hikephotos/NewHampshire/mtkearsarge-2011-0430.php |
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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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