| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
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, February 29, 2020 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plowed |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow - Drifts |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
the one necessary crossing is solidly bridged! |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
just the usual branches in the face on the BW, unavoidable
a few step-overs, crawl unders, but nothing too drastic |
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 | Comments: |
Thank goodness some intrepid soul(s?) had ventured out after the big dump.
Follow the RIGHT trail on the Engine Hill BW (the one going UP). We followed the left track and were treated to lots of snow being dumped down our backs/necks while pushing through the soft woods. We returned following the better (higher) track. Much more open.
About 1/2 up Rocky Branch, snow becomes unconsolidated, so snow shoes are still the way to go, IMHO. Three others were on their way to Isolation, and they were in snow shoes also.
Great conditions/weather for this peak yesterday. |
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 | Name: |
postal patty |
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| Date Submitted: |
2020-03-01 |
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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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