| 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: |
Monday, October 19, 2020 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty of room. PSA: only 8 cars at 19 mile brook mid-day. Things are letting up on weekdays. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow - Wet/Sticky, Mud - Significant, Leaves - Significant/Slippery |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Streams were swollen but we stayed dry. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trails were in good shape with a few recent, minor blowdowns. |
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 | Comments: |
Softened snow from the mild temperatures began at about 2500' and increased with elevation to several inches. Its unconsolidated nature made progress on the steeper parts of upper Stony Brook and Moriah's south ledges very tedious. We got to the summit without traction but found rock spikes very helpful for descending the partially snow-covered ledges, taking them off a short way down Stony Brook Trail. Lots of standing water and mud on all trails as well.
Much better weather day than we were expecting with lovely views up high. We saw no other hikers. Fun hike with Chris and Renee. C/2 47/49. |
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 | Name: |
RickB. |
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 | E-Mail: |
rickbb@comcast.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2020-10-20 |
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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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