| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Chocorua (attempt), NH |
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 | Trails: |
Champney Falls Trail, Piper Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, March 22, 2020 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Cleared lot, 9 cars there at 9 AM; lot full and any cars on side of road by 1 PM |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
A few small rivulets |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
none |
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 | Lost and Found: |
The people behind us fund a hiking pole and left it near the trailhead. |
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 | Comments: |
Perfect conditions underfoot; basically a pavement of hard snow and granular snow - no breaking through. Snow shoes are not needed; light traction will do. For some reason, the trail has been re routed about half mile (or less) in. It now includes two stream crossings which did not appear to be easy. We followed the old trail to the right and up which rejoins the new trail in a few minutes. This avoids the two stream crossings. We only went partway up the summit ledges to get a great view but decided not to go to the summit because of snow and some ice. The side trail into the falls was equally good. I would recommend going in the lower trail even if you go in on your way down. The upper trail in is very steep and can be difficult even when the main trail is good. |
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 | Name: |
Bruce |
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| Date Submitted: |
2020-03-22 |
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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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