| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Isolation, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Rocky Branch Trail, bushwhack, Isolation Trail, Davis Path, Isolation Spur |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Monday, December 14, 2020 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked at Trailhead no vehicles on arrival 2 on return |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Black, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Wet Trail, Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Wet/Slippery Rock, Ice - Breakable Crust, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Water was low avoided the first two crossings by going past 1st crossing about 1000 ft. Crossing 3 was rock hoppable. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
1 large stepover on Rocky Branch Trail as well as a small mass of blowdowns causing herd path around at 2500 feet. About 1/4 mile from the intersection of Isolation Trail and Davis Path are a group of 3 low duck unders and another single as well that will be an issue soon. Davis Path is in great shape and fairly solid. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Not today |
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 | Bugs: |
1 winged insect |
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 | Comments: |
Nice hike of one of my favorite 48's. I was able to bareboot until Engine Hill BW at which time snowshoes went on and stayed on until returning to that point. Snow levels varied from a trace to a foot. Rocky Branch to BW range from bare ground with water flowing to frozen postholes. This section would be great for the "back up" spikes.
Trails above this point are nicely broken out and decent cover on Isolation Trail/Davis Path. Engine Hill BW was not broken out but for the most part followed the 3200 ft contour line and came out just about right. My path could definitely use some clean up as I meandered in spots. The glades were beautiful and there were heavy signs of moose activity everywhere. The summit of Mt Isolation is virtually snow free. I met one other hiker on the way out. |
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 | Name: |
Scottb |
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 | E-Mail: |
Mainebeefman@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2020-12-14 |
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 | Link: |
 https://Instagram.com/mainebeefman |
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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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