| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Isolation, NH |
|
 | Trails: |
Rocky Branch Trail, bushwhack, Isolation Trail, Davis Path, Isolation Spur |
|
 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, December 19, 2020 |
|
 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Surprisingly busy for two days before the winter solstice. But there was still space. |
|
 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
|
 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
|
 | Water Crossing Notes: |
The three crossings we took have somewhat tenuous ice bridges. Easy to cross but I was concerned on one. They held for many people but there was movement and cracking sounds. I cannot speak to the first two crossings. People reported the first two crossings were difficult but I missed those with the bushwhack.
|
|
 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
|
|
 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw none. |
|
 | Bugs: |
|
|
 | Lost and Found: |
|
|
|
|
|
 | Comments: |
The trail was already broken in at 8am. A perfect day for a hike. Our team wore show shoes (except the one that broke) but we saw many with spikes. I recommend against microspikes because there were a number of large postholes and a few in center trail. The engine hill bushwhack is well traveled but there is not one trail. There were dozens of branches off so you do need to have a sense of direction and a map to get through. |
|
 | Name: |
Anthony |
|
 | E-Mail: |
|
|
| Date Submitted: |
2020-12-20 |
|
 | Link: |
 https:// |
|
|
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. |
|
