| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Chocorua, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Piper Trail, Liberty Trail, Hammond Trail, Weetamoo Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, May 16, 2020 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Lot just about full @ 9:30am, overflowed onto side of road by time we left @ 4pm. People mostly good about distancing/using masks when passing others in lot/trail. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Mud - Significant |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Last crossing on Weetamoo before rejoining Piper had pretty high water, but was still able to find a route that didn't involve getting wet. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Big blow-down on Weetamoo, there is a clear path around that goes off trail |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Few happy dogs on leashes! |
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 | Bugs: |
Small non-biting black gnats at low elevations. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
Typical variable spring conditions. Some very slick rock slabs on Piper and Liberty. Upper part of Piper, especially once you reach the ridge line had unavoidable snow on the trail. Still mostly stable monorail. People were bare-booting it ok-ish, but would be much more comfortable, especially coming down, with microspikes. Less snow on Weetamoo/Hammond/upper Liberty due to more southerly exposure. Couple examples pictures here: https://imgur.com/gallery/3yq73tU |
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 | Name: |
Harry |
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| Date Submitted: |
2020-05-16 |
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 | Link: |
 https://imgur.com/gallery/3yq73tU |
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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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