| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Moosilauke, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Ravine Lodge Road, Gorge Brook Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, February 29, 2020 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Ravine Rd is plowed all the way, as is the lower branch at the fork (service rd); I parked at the angled parking before the second gate, about 1 mile in, adding about 3/4 mile to the hike each way; a few cars were parked at the fork (and a few at the end of the road); the service rd leads directly to the trail between the first two bridges |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Drifts |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
no issues |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
A few blow downs/leaners, but all easy over/under |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
saw two beautiful happy dogs |
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 | Comments: |
The trail was fairly well packed until about a mile below the summit; there were deep drifts completely covering the track between the southeast dome and the main summit dome. There is avoidable hard ice on the summit dome; given the modest slopes it is not an issue. No views from the summit this morning, but a gorgeous day in the woods. The trampers I saw were divided about 50-30-20 among snowshoes, boots, and skis. The trail should be fabulous Sunday. |
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 | Name: |
Ed MacColl |
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 | E-Mail: |
edmaccoll@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2020-02-29 |
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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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