| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Moriah, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Stony Brook Trail, Carter-Moriah Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, April 11, 2020 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Stony Brook lot had a few cars |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow - Drifts, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Mud - Significant, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Unstable), Leaves - Significant/Slippery, Slush |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All are hoppable as of today |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
A few leaners but nothing that shouldnt right itself during spring |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
I ran into hiking royalty, Professor Biscuits!!! |
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 | Comments: |
TLDR: 12-15" OF FRESH SNOW... 24"+ DRIFTS. WEAR YOUR SNOWSHOES FOR THE LOVE OF GOD.
A fine but tough day. Definately earned it today! We spiked/booted to the first water crossing and from there it was enough snow to warrant snowshoes, and they stayed on until we reached the same point at the end of the day. Some melting/compaction has occured through the day. We broke trail up until the C-M Junction, about 12-15" and drifts much higher. Well over my knee. Two steps forward, one step back type of day. At the junction, Professor Biscuits and 3 hoomans appeared and were like a gift sent from Joe Dodge. He must be bored all alone in the Ravines so he's taking pity on people. We rode Biscuit's hoomans tracks to the summit. It's scrappy in some sections but there is so much snow up there the signs are just barely visible. On the way down the sun came out, but still a TON of snow on the trees. You have tons of snowbombs to look forward to tomorrow!
You absolutely need snowshoes people, wear them or stay home. |
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 | Name: |
The Teal Goat & Deep End Dan |
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 | E-Mail: |
sea2thebiscuit@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2020-04-11 |
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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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