| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Moosilauke (attempt), NH |
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 | Trails: |
Ravine Lodge Road, Gorge Brook Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, February 4, 2021 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
One vehicle when I arrived, 3 when I left. Ravine Lodge Road and parking area well plowed. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable) |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
3 happy pooches |
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 | Comments: |
Yes, the trail was mostly well packed, but a bit unconsolidated higher up. I switched from spikes to snowshoes on the upper portion to help smooth out the chop. As I emerged above the tree cover and into the cloud, the wind and blowing snow made it impossible for me to follow the trail. I know the route to the summit, but not while being blinded by the conditions. Tracks were obliterated pretty quickly. It was almost a complete white-out - this was around noon. Inside a ping pong ball - yup. So I turned around, and then struggled to find the trail back into the trees.
Saw 6 guys on the trail, the first with a dog and the last with two. The sun broke out as I walked past Ravine Lodge so I hope the three guys I passed on their way up managed to summit. |
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 | Name: |
Bob M |
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 | E-Mail: |
bobmer946@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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