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Hiking Trail Conditions Report
Peaks
Peaks East Osceola, Mt. Osceola, NH
Trails
Trails: Greeley Ponds Trail, Mt. Osceola Trail
Date of Hike
Date of Hike: Wednesday, January 6, 2021
Parking/Access Road Notes
Parking/Access Road Notes: One car when we got there. 4 when we left, all appeared to be heading to Greeley ponds based on gear. 
Surface Conditions
Surface Conditions: Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow - Drifts, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable) 
Recommended Equipment
Recommended Equipment: Light Traction, Traction 
Water Crossing Notes
Water Crossing Notes: Most crossing were iced over or small enough to jump over. No issues 
Trail Maintenance Notes
Trail Maintenance Notes:  
Dog-Related Notes
Dog-Related Notes:  
Bugs
Bugs:  
Lost and Found
Lost and Found:  
 
Comments
Comments: Me and Colin passed Scott as we ascended east osceola, didn't see anyone else the rest of the day on the osceola trails. Saw 5 people on our way out on the Greeley Ponds trail.

Trail is packed well for the entirety of the hike. Some small drifts near the peak of Osceola due to wind, but only filled in some footprints, nothing major. Micros were perfect for the entire hike except the chimney itself. Used G10s and did the chimney ascent without much issue, but took the bypass on the way down. The chimney bypass is fine for ascent, but a little tricky to descend near the bottom.There is also a chimney bypass bypass that takes all risk out of that small section of trail.

Great day, great views, great conditions. Can't complain.  
Name
Name: Chris L 
E-Mail
E-Mail: clandadio@cedarville.edu 
Date Submitted
Date Submitted: 2021-01-06 
Link
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