Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Carrigain, NH |
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| Trails: |
Sawyer River Road, Signal Ridge Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, December 30, 2020 |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Black, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
Water levels are low, but don't let the low water levels fool you, the rocks are slick. |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
1 large blowdown in the first mile or so on the Signal Ridge Trail, which has been there for a while. 2 new blowdowns, the first as the grade increases after the last brook crossing, the second on the long stretch.
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| Comments: |
The road walk is a breeze; just a dusting on top of the dirt road. Barebooted the road walk.
Didn't put my microspikes on until approximately 3 miles into the Signal Ridge Trail; took them off on the descent maybe a mile from the trailhead.
There is a decent amount of packed snow once you get to the steep climb up Carrigain. Footing was generally good, not too many rocks, and the ice wasn't too bad. The exposed ridge was free of snow in places.
No need for snowshoes today.
One car in the parking area when I arrived; lot was full by the time I got back. Observed a lot of other full parking areas on Route 302 in Crawford Notch and near Zealand Road. |
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| Name: |
DEL |
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| E-Mail: |
dlefevre@tarbellpa.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2020-12-30 |
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| Link: |
https:// |
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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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