| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Gunstock Mountain, Belknap Mountain, Piper Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Orange Trail, Brook Trail, Saddle Trail, Blue Trail, Red Trail, Warden’s Trail, White Trail, Old Piper Trail, Piper Mountain Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, December 27, 2020 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
No issue parking on Carriage Road. About 10 cars at the start, same number at the end. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Ice - Blue, Wet/Slippery Rock, Ice - Breakable Crust, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
One big blowdown on Piper Mountain Trail about .8 miles up. Will need to be delimbed. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw lots of happy pups out today. |
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 | Bugs: |
N/A |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Random items at the parking area. |
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 | Comments: |
Total mixed bag of trail conditions today. Donned rock spikes from the start. Did not need them on Orange Trail until maybe .3 miles from the summit. After that, all trails were a mix of bare, ice, snow, and running water. No point in taking spikes on and off. Just wear your crappy spikes, and you’ll be fine. |
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 | Name: |
Chef |
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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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