| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Osceola, East Osceola, Middle Osceola, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Mt. Osceola Trail, bushwhack |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, November 5, 2020 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Tripoli Road is still open. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Snow - Spring Snow |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Comments: |
Felt like spring this morning. Probably didn't need to, but used microspikes for the entire hike until the last 2 miles or so. Dramatic difference in trail conditions between start and finish due to warming temperatures. There may not be much snow left in a couple of days.
First time hiking to Middle Osceola. There is a defined trail/path that starts at the last switchback before you reach the summit of Osceola. That trail turns west and then disappears in relative short order. Bushwhack from that point to the summit. herd paths were not readily discernable due to snow. If you follow my tracks they meander a bit, but do end up at the summit. Nice view of West Osceola and Franconia Ridge from the ledge on the west side of the summit.
Parking lot was full but not overflowing at 10:15 a.m. |
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 | Name: |
DEL |
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 | E-Mail: |
dlefevre@tarbellpa.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2020-11-05 |
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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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