Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
| Peaks |
Owl's Head, NH |
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| Trails: |
Lincoln Woods Trail, Black Pond Trail, bushwhack, Lincoln Brook Trail, bushwhack, Owls Head Path |
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| Date of Hike: |
Saturday, March 7, 2020 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Lots of space at Lincoln Woods |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Black, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Ice - Breakable Crust, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Snow - Wet/Sticky, Snow - Spring Snow, Snow/Ice - Postholes, Slush |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction, Traction, Snowshoes |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
All were very heavily bridged still |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Not the season to worry much about this yet, a couple blow downs. |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw 5 or 6 that seemed to be happy |
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| Bugs: |
Not yet |
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| Lost and Found: |
None seen |
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| Comments: |
All the trails were well packed and HillSounds with the 1/2" spikes were perfect, except, the steep parts of the Brutus bushwack were easier coming doen with crampons, and maybe would have been easier going up too. Easy fast hiking for the most part, and spectacular scenery. |
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| Name: |
David Priester |
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| E-Mail: |
david.priester@twcny.rr.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2020-03-08 |
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| Link: |
https:// |
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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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