| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Goat Pasture Hill, Mt. Anna, Mt. Mack, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Red Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, December 6, 2020 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked at Hidden Valley, only vehicle there. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Unpacked Powder |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All passable, but many running with vigor |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Lots of smaller, downed trees. Also lots of trees succumbing to the weight of the snow, some of which may revive |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
None |
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 | Bugs: |
None |
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 | Lost and Found: |
maybe a red/yellow scarf at Round Pond |
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 | Comments: |
Red trail perimeter of Griswold Scout Reservation, omitting Klem
Saw zero people, and zero signs of humans until about 5-6 hours in. Physical distancing was not a challenge. The snow was mild., maybe just a few inches until we got close to Anna, and then we were up to and beyond our knees for long stretches until we were halfway back from Round Pond. While Mack-Anna is well-blazed, the previous day's sideways snow/ice obscured many blazes and newly-downed trees hid some more. While we had spikes, snowshoes and gaiters would have been better, once we were two hours in. All in all, a great day. If someone can check out the as-yet un-walked Mack Ridge Trail and report in on downed trees, that would be helpful to me. |
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 | Name: |
Michael Quinn |
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 | E-Mail: |
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| Date Submitted: |
2020-12-06 |
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 | Link: |
 https:// |
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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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