| 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: |
Saturday, December 19, 2020 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
26 cars in the lot at 4 pm when we left. The lot is plowed and could fit 30 cars. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Standing/Running Water on Trail |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Freezing over. All crossed without issue. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
A few blow downs, easily worked around. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
none today |
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 | Comments: |
About 3 dozen hikers reached the summit today, so the trail is somewhat consolidated. Snowshoes are recommended on the bushwack, Isolation Trail and Davis Path. Spikes are ok on the lower portion of Rocky Branch. The Engine Hill Bushwack was tracked out with a few different meandering threads of trail between elevation 3200' and 3300'. All are through open woods and glades with two threads ending on the Isolation Trail at just above and below 3200'. So, take your pick on a route. They all end up a the same place. The bypass around stream crossings 2 and 3 is tracked as is the trail across the stream crossings. There are still a lot of rocks in the trail not fully covered in snow. And many small sections of exposed trail bed with running water. And some mud and slush which should freeze up overnight. Perfect day to be out. Bright blue skies and zero wind on the summit. |
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 | Name: |
Hiker__Dad |
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| Date Submitted: |
2020-12-19 |
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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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