| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Bald Mountain (Franconia Notch), NH |
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 | Trails: |
Bald Mountain-Artists Bluff Trail, Bald Mountain Spur |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, March 8, 2020 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
I parked in the hiker lot on the shoulder of Route 18. There was plenty of room in the big skier lot too. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow - Wet/Sticky, Snow - Spring Snow, Slush, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
All trails were well signed and blazed, and there were no blowdowns. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
Not yet. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Nada. |
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 | Comments: |
After three short, wooded hikes, I wanted a finale with a beautiful view, but I didn't want to spend a lot of time or energy getting to it. Bald Mountain in Franconia Notch, right next to the Cannon Mountain ski area, was the logical choice. The trail is on a south-facing slope, and there was very little snow there - a lot of rocks and some (wet, muddy) trail sections were exposed. There wasn't really a monorail - it was pretty much just mushy, slushy snow. No ice until the Bald Mountain Spur. The Bald Mountain Spur had packed snow and ice in some places, but also a lot of bare rocks - enough to allow me to bareboot the entire hike. I'd still recommend bringing spikes, since there are some places where a less-experienced hiker might want their added security. The exposed ledges higher up were all bare rock. As expected, the views were phenomenal - there was hardly a cloud in the sky. It was great to sit on solid rock in the warm afternoon and just enjoy the view. It was a great way to end my day. |
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 | Name: |
GN |
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| Date Submitted: |
2020-03-08 |
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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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