| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
None, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Sawyer River Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, March 1, 2020 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
As mentioned in Twinkle Toe's report yesterday, there is room for 3 cars side by side, or 4 cars if one is blocked in on the right side. There was a group of three skiers from Mass who had done just this, and luckily I was able to squeeze in between them for the 4th and final spot today. Thank you Twinkle Toes for the trail report and for shoveling out extra room yesterday!!! |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Skis |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Swift River had a very thick, stable bridge |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trail in great shape. 1/4 mile past the river crossing the ski track turns into a groomed snowmobile trail |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Fin had a blast. Me being a dummy, I did not realize that Sawyer River Trail is a heavily-trafficked snowmobile trail. It was not a major issue, but every time sleds came roaring past I had to make sure and secure her so that she did not get obliterated by the machines |
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 | Comments: |
I figured today would be a great day to finish red-lining the pesky 2.6 north-south section of the Sawyer River Trail that I have been staring at on my map for a year. Based on the guidebook description and map, skis seemed appropriate. After our heavenly Hedgehog hike, Fin and I drove up the road and had a fun ski down to and across the river. About a quarter- mile later we were a bit bummed to see that Sawyer River Trail is a very heavily trafficked snowmobile trail, but it was a beautiful day, the sun was shining, and we were not going to be deterred by a few noisy, stinky sleds!!! We encountered 7 groups of snowmobilers in 1:45 of skiing. We avoided getting road-killed, so I would call it a huge success. |
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 | Name: |
Spence and Fin the dog |
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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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