| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Surprise, Mt. Moriah, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Carter Moriah Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, December 27, 2020 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Arrived at 7:15 am and got one of the few spots on Bangor |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Wet Trail, Ice - Blue, Ice - Breakable Crust, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
No water crossings |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Some large trees blocking trail (seems like they've been there a while) |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
NA |
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 | Bugs: |
NA |
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 | Lost and Found: |
NA |
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 | Comments: |
First trail section was a mix of mud/ice/leaves with a dusting of snow. Relatively easy to avoid tricky patches, but I'd recommend micro-spikes from the start. Snow dusting starts to become problematic on sloped rock faces where it is difficult to tell whether you are stepping on ice. Best to stick to the trail edges, and make sure to give the trees some big hugs on the way down for your comfort as well as theirs. Snow was well-packed near the summit and easy to navigate.
Snow shoes not necessary today, but always good to bring along. |
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 | Name: |
Eli |
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 | E-Mail: |
eliconverse@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2020-12-27 |
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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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