| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Piper Mountain, Swett Mountain (attempt), NH |
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 | Trails: |
Whiteface Trail, Piper-Whiteface Link, Vista Trail, Swett Mountain Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, February 4, 2021 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Room for 7-8 cars, plowed area to the right side of road |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Unpacked Powder |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
No blow downs. The Vista Trail to Swett Mountain is very poorly marked for winter hiking. Few tree blazes and cairns spaced far apart. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
None |
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 | Bugs: |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
It was a mix of sun and overcast. The view of Lake Winnipesaukee from Mt Piper was beautiful. We were also able to make out Lake Winnisquam on the way to Sweet Mtn. We turned back before quite reaching Swett Mtn as we didn't want to go down the steep grade in the col on snowshoes with inconsistent snow cover. We snowshoed up and back. Sadly, 2 other hikers (a lone male hiker and a women trail running with a border collie) chose to bare boot creating postholes and uneven monorail. |
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 | Name: |
Anne J |
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 | E-Mail: |
annemjalbert@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2021-02-04 |
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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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