| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Whittier, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Gilman Valley Road, logging road, snowmobile trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Monday, March 16, 2020 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
i parked at the plowed end of gilman valley road. there is a sign against parking in the turn around, but it only applies to times the road needs to be plowed. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Spring Snow |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
numerous small drainages a non issue today. |
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 | Comments: |
the road was hard packed by snowmobiles and i started off booting it. i walked until shortly past the gate with the notable "persona non grata" sign and turned right onto an old woods road shown on the usgs as a dashed line. the snow was solid and supportive with snowshoes. this shortly joined a snowmobile trail where i turned left. coverage was thin in spots, but generally full. as the trail approached the brook i turned right uphill onto another woods/logging road which began climbing. some bare stretches of ground, but for the most part enough snow for good snowshoeing. i continued on the road up past a notable small brook crossing then used a series of old skid roads to continue up towards the saddle of bald and whittier. it took a bit of maneuvering to stay on snow for a short bit, but as i bushwhacked up towards the col the coverage was really good and supportive. from the saddle there was a bit of bare ground then more good solid snow to the summit and recognized highpoint. for the most part i returned in my tracks. |
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 | Name: |
bryan |
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 | E-Mail: |
bryancuddihee@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2020-03-16 |
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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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